MAC(C)5

MAC(C)5 Challenge, Choice, Complexity, Control and Caring

Presentation by MACC Teachers from Hillcrest, Citadel and Kwayhquitlum Middle Schools

Christine & Jenn introduce Del Siegles 5 Cs for gifted education from ConfratuteOutline we will be sharing successes from the past two years of MACC and some ways the Board of Education could continue to support MACC.1Successes After Two Years ControlSelf-paced MathFormative assessment (include specifics)French classes levelled by abilityOpportunities for autonomous learning and choiceImproved attendance

2Successes After Two Years ChoicePlanning process Sustainability theme based on student interest; next year Conflict and OppressionBlooms Taxonomy & Multiple Intelligence Tiered Assignments (e.g. Empires Project) Inquiry Based Learning

Successes After Two Years ComplexityPassion Projects/Independent Directed Studies Clubs DayField trips & Guest speakersOpen Ended assignments and projects

Successes After Two Years ChallengeClubs DayPassion ProjectsBlooms & Multiple Intelligence Tiered AssignmentsCompetitions (Math, Writing and Visual Arts)

Successes After Two Years CaringSocio-emotional development through Advisory and Health and Career EducationFRIENDS for Life ProgramSupport from IBTYouth Worker groups social skill groupsSocial connections in classroom afterschool space they want to be in

Ways to Further SupportControl Possibility of multi-grade classes (6, 7, 8)MACC Student Service Support team for the 3 sites including counseling, educational psychologist, behaviour team

Ways to Further SupportChoiceMeans to collaborate with high school, elementary, other middle and Coquitlam Open Learning

Ways to Further Support ComplexityNeed [non-instructional] time to develop and maintain a written plan to guide educational planning for advanced learners and to inform the community of those plans (IEP, Curriculum development, Communication with Parents and larger community)

Ways to Further SupportChallengeNeed to collaborate with colleagues at elementary and high school levels to ensure a smooth transition as students progress throughout the grades Resources for advanced materials and opportunities (workshops, textbooks for grade 9+, contests/competitions)Access to professionals in various fields for mentorship of students

Ways to Further Support CaringAppropriate and flexible system for identifying high-ability learners from diverse populations which allowed balanced classes across the district; Provide counseling-related services for students with advanced academic performance or potential (Psycho-Ed assessments; district counseling or outside agencies) Opportunity to meet regularly to discuss the needs of students

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