Description
Have you completed previous trainings on the Depth and Complexity framework feeling excited to implement it in your classroom, only to realize that you need more practice using the framework with your own specific curriculum and content? This session is designed to model the integration of various components of Depth and Complexity into sample lessons.
In this lesson, Kim Tredick will walk you through the following elements:
- A brief overview of the depth and complexity icons
- A look at depth and complexity integrated lessons
- Examples of iconic combinations and iconic pathways
- Suggestions for how to create a differentiated task statement for your class
By the end of the lesson, you will feel very comfortable completing the following activities:
- Employing all the elements of depth and complexity to differentiate student thinking about any core content
- Employing all the elements of depth and complexity to promote self-questioning and evaluative thinking for students
- Using 21st century learner skills in lessons and units that encourage students to think and problem-solve like disciplinarians and professionals
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.
Dina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very interesting and helpful course. Will definitely use, implement most of the strategies to help my students become more effective self-learners and critical thinkers!
Maria – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very structured and gave me good ideas to work on.
Kristie – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I think this was/is a helpful course in helping our students learn/become self-thinkers/self-starters/etc.
Amanda – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting.
Belinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I learned what each depth and complexity icon means, saw wonderful detailed examples, and how to use them in my lessons. It was very well organized and the explanation was extremely easy to understand.
Vanessa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good understanding/teaching of icons. Gives multiple examples on how they can be applied.
Andrew – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This presentation was more informative than other D&P courses I have watched or attended. The presenter gave multiple examples and framed the introduction and use the icons in a way that was not overwhelming.
Jared – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Information is clearly presented. Several activities and strategies are presented which can be employed in a variety of classes.
Beth – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I have not seen the icons presented in this manner. I will allow me to use them easily with my students and it won’t feel like just one more thing.
Brooke – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great way to use differential learning in the classroom.