Education Paper

The curriculum model: Purdue Three-Stage Model by Dr. John Feldhusen, etc.

Participants will research one curriculum model that is reported to be effective in meeting the learning needs of gifted students while addressing issues of equity and excellence. Based on this research, they will write a “blog” or persuasive essay to convince an audience of curriculum leaders that this is the best model to implement with the gifted learners in their school or setting. The argument should address how the curriculum model meets the learning characteristics of gifted students, as well as how it addresses both equity and excellence issues:

· Equity: an emphasis on creating equal opportunity, increasing access, and eradicating gaps among groups.

· Excellence: an emphasis on high achievement; cultivating individual talent, developing our “best and brightest” in the interest of the nation’s prosperity.

The participants’ blog will describe the model and present a positive stance about its ability to meet the needs of gifted learners and balance equity and excellence goals. The argument also must address the opposing views or negative aspects, but present evidence to refute them. Participants may include personal thoughts and opinions in the blog, but must cite evidence to support them. The blog concludes with a “call to action” to inspire the reader to take action.