GT Independent Studies: An ELA Elective
Guest post by Deborah Morgan
Gifted and Talented Independent Study (GTIS) is an language arts enhancement class available for any qualified GT student to take. The purpose of this course is to provide a constructive, challenging environment in which to maximize the potential of high-achieving youth to learn as much and as fast as they can among peers of similar abilities on topics that interest them—engaging with a broad spectrum of resources locally and electronically. Think of it as a “My First Dissertation” or an MFA, Jr., intended to mirror at an age-appropriate level the rigorous self-directed coursework of graduate studies. The teacher is a facilitator; the students direct and drive their own learning with guidance from their educator and their peers. Students design a self-determined project or product with the goals of developing a knowledge base that is both broad and deep and cultivating skills that are socially and emotionally rewarding, but also have real-word global applications.
One component of the class is blogging about their progress on a biweekly basis or more if they desire. These are just a few examples of the type of projects and work we see on a daily basis in the four GTIS classes we offer.
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