Gifted Program Coach Deer Valley Unified School District Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Short Description: Discover how to enrich book studies with the Depth & Complexity framework and shared inquiry techniques. Learn to craft high-level prompts, foster meaningful discussions, and engage gifted readers in deep exploration of fiction and nonfiction. This session provides practical strategies to inspire critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and a love of inquiry-driven learning in your classroom.
Curriculum Track - Sponsored by Riverside Insights
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn to craft high-level Depth & Complexity prompts tailored to both fiction and nonfiction texts, promoting critical thinking and deeper student engagement.
Participants will develop strategies to lead meaningful, student-driven discussions using shared inquiry techniques, fostering collaboration and independent thought.
Participants will integrate Depth & Complexity tools into book studies, enabling gifted learners to make interdisciplinary connections, analyze multiple perspectives, and explore ethical dilemmas in texts.
