Description
How can teachers encourage students to think beyond memorization and develop a deeper understanding of what they learn? This 1-hour course from Gifted Guru, led by Lisa Van Gemert, explores Depth and Complexity Frames—a powerful method for guiding students through more meaningful analysis and discussion. These frames help learners break down concepts, compare perspectives, and apply critical thinking skills to various topics.
Throughout this course, Lisa Van Gemert shares effective ways to implement Depth and Complexity Frames across different subjects, making lessons more interactive and thought-provoking. Whether you’re introducing these frames for the first time or refining your current approach, this course offers strategies to foster deeper learning and engagement in the classroom.
In this 1-hour course, you will discover:
- How to create Depth and Complexity Frames tailored to different subjects
- Techniques for encouraging students to examine ideas from multiple perspectives
- The advantages of using these frames instead of traditional tests and assignments
- Ways to incorporate visuals and structured prompts to enhance student understanding
- Best practices for applying Depth and Complexity Frames in both digital and print formats
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Miranda – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Good information and examples.
Matthew – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
WA
Julia – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
Ashlee – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Great and useful for my classroom!
Jorge – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the examples used.
Kyle – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Useful information.
Penny – RIDGEWOOD LOCAL (verified owner) –
Excellent
Peggy – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting.
Miguel – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
good information
Mark – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
The course has great information such as student questions and reflections and how frames can replace some quizzes with deeper understanding.