Depth and Complexity Frames

$20.00

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1E; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B, 3C; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Looking for a way to help students think critically and dive deeper into learning? In this 1-hour course from Gifted Guru, Lisa Van Gemert introduces Depth and Complexity Frames, a structured technique designed to enhance student engagement and comprehension. These frames encourage learners to ask thought-provoking questions, explore patterns in information, and make meaningful connections across subjects, leading to a richer learning experience.

 

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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

 

This course is part of a Depth and Complexity series.

The course titles are:

  1. Introduction to the Depth and Complexity Framework
  2. Depth and Complexity: Details, Patterns, Rules, Unanswered Questions
  3. Depth and Complexity: Big Idea, Trends, Change Over Time, Across Disciplines
  4. Depth and Complexity Frames
  5. Depth and Complexity Activities for the Classroom
  6. Introducing Depth and Complexity to Students
  7. Depth and Complexity: Content Imperatives
  8. Depth and Complexity: Universal Themes and Disciplinarianism
SKU GIGU-1251 Category