Complex Instruction: A Model for Reaching Up--and Out
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| Title: | Complex Instruction: A Model for Reaching Up--and Out |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tomlinson, Carol Ann |
| Source: | Gifted Child Today. Jan 2018 41(1):7-12. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Gifted, Teaching Methods, Educational Philosophy, Equal Education, Educational Practices, Heterogeneous Grouping, Educational Opportunities, Task Analysis, Relevance (Education), Disproportionate Representation, High School Students, English Instruction, Poetry, Figurative Language, Student Diversity |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1076217517735355 |
| ISSN: | 1076-2175 |
| Abstract: | Complex Instruction is a multifaceted instructional model designed to provide highly challenging learning opportunities for students in heterogeneous classrooms. The model provides a rationale for and philosophy of creating equity of access to excellent curriculum and instruction for a broad range of learners, guidance for preparing students for successful groupwork, direction for the teacher's role, and principles and practices for "groupworthy tasks"--assignments worthy of student investment and designed to draw on a broad range of abilities for successful task completion. This article focuses on the nature and importance of "groupworthy tasks." |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 8 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1161640 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Complex Instruction is a multifaceted instructional model designed to provide highly challenging learning opportunities for students in heterogeneous classrooms. The model provides a rationale for and philosophy of creating equity of access to excellent curriculum and instruction for a broad range of learners, guidance for preparing students for successful groupwork, direction for the teacher's role, and principles and practices for "groupworthy tasks"--assignments worthy of student investment and designed to draw on a broad range of abilities for successful task completion. This article focuses on the nature and importance of "groupworthy tasks." |
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| ISSN: | 1076-2175 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1076217517735355 |
