Description
The Depth and Complexity Framework is an approach to curriculum differentiation that helps students dig deeply into a concept and think about it critically. In this lesson, Kim Tredick provides an in-depth introduction to the Depth and Complexity icons, visual prompts that serve as critical thinking tools. The icons are foundational to the Depth and Complexity Framework.
Ms. Tredick covers the following in her presentation:
- A brief history of the Depth and Complexity Framework
- An introduction to what differentiation is and why it’s needed
- An explanation of the Depth and Complexity prompts and their icons
- Examples of easy ways to implement the icons
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to identify ways that you can implement these prompts and their icons, enabling you to appropriately challenge your students in every subject.
Presenter Bio
Kim Tredick is currently the Director of Student Support Services in Castaic School District in Southern California. She has served as lead curriculum writer for J Taylor Education over the past seven years and has been using Depth and Complexity for two decades as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. Kim is the author of the best-selling Differentiation Smart Reference Guide, which is used in over 30,000 classrooms. As one of the original participating educators during the first PD rollout of Depth and Complexity in the 1990s, Kim’s training provides teachers with practical best practices for using all the components of the D & C Framework.
Melissa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I have learned about these icons before and so it was mostly a review, but I learned more ways to use them in my classroom.
Christopher – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Greet Course and very informative
Denise – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Good information…it will be helpful in the classroom!
melissa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
IT was very informative.
Francisco – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Icons of depth and complexity are well reviewed.
Jose – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Simple concept that can make a deep and lasting impact in students learning.
Jenna – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course is an excellent introduction for beginners starting out with depth and complexity. You can go in with no prior knowledge and come out with ways to incorporate depth and complexity into your classroom immediately. Also, the part that stuck with me the most was that these icons can be done in every classroom no matter your student ability levels. I see myself using the icons from here on out. This is such a powerful way to teach your students to become thinkers.
Santos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
These videos really help give a new outlook on possibilities with the students.
Amy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great intro to these concepts!
Diana – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
great course