Building with Purpose: Using LEGO SERIOUS PLAY to Connect Culture, Values, and the Future of Learning
Description
This will be an interactive professional development workshop to equip educators with practical, researched-based strategies to effectively challenge, engage and support gifted, twice-exceptional students in mixed ability learning environments. Participants will move from standard instruction to quality, enriched instruction allowing for student engagement, agency and academic rigor. Connections will be made to the local community and MTSS framework followed by QF schools.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize cognitive characteristics and asynchronous development of Gifted/High Achievement Learners
Transform standard curriculum into high-rigor learning experiences
Utilize curriculum compacting and UDL to create meaningful extension activities
Understand the biases that can occur with students because of language, culture and/or economic status