Depth and Complexity: Big Idea, Trends, Change Over Time, Across Disciplines

Depth and Complexity: Big Idea, Trends, Change Over Time, Across Disciplines

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Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2A; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3A, 3B; Learning Environment 4D
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Have you ever wondered how to challenge students’ thinking in a way that deepens their understanding across all subjects? In this 1-hour course from Gifted Guru, Lisa Van Gemert explores the Depth and Complexity framework, focusing on Big Idea, Trends, Change over Time, and Across Disciplines. Learn how to apply these powerful thinking prompts to engage students, promote higher-order thinking, and foster meaningful learning experiences in any classroom setting.

This course is part of a Depth and Complexity series.
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How do you encourage students to think critically and engage with content on a deeper level? The Depth and Complexity framework provides a structured approach to elevate student learning by encouraging analytical thinking and exploration. In this 1-hour course from Gifted Guru, Lisa Van Gemert unpacks the framework’s key elements—Big Idea, Trends, Change over Time, and Across Disciplines—giving educators practical tools to enhance instruction.

This course highlights how these elements can be used to enrich discussions, improve problem-solving skills, and foster connections between different subjects. Whether you’re teaching elementary students or high school learners, these strategies will help refine their ability to analyze information, recognize patterns, and approach topics from multiple perspectives.

In this 1-hour course, you will discover:

  • How to apply Big Idea thinking to encourage deeper student connections
  • Ways to identify and track Trends in various subject areas
  • Methods for analyzing Change over Time to improve critical thinking
  • Techniques for incorporating Across Disciplines strategies into lessons
  • Best practices for seamlessly integrating Depth and Complexity into everyday teaching
This course is part of a Depth and Complexity series.

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