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The Gifted Guild’s Guide to Depth and Complexity: Finding Your Way Through the Framework

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/2/2025 - 7/27/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 13 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/13/2025 - 3/9/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 7 of 30

About the Course

Are you ready to elevate your classroom and foster high-performing students through enhanced critical thinking skills in any content area? This course provides in-depth exploration of strategies using the Depth and Complexity framework. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and practical techniques designed to boost critical thinking, promoting deeper student engagement and mastery across subjects. Ideal for educators seeking to advance their instructional practices and challenge students to think critically at a higher level.

Required Text:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify and explain the Depth and Complexity icons.
  • Implement the use of the icons to enhance critical thinking across any content area.
  • Be critical consumers of Depth and Complexity materials.
  • Apply the use of Depth and Complexity in own setting.
  • Model effective uses of Depth and Complexity.
  • Grade(s): Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Elementary K-5 Secondary 6-12
  • Subject(s): English Language Arts Professional Development Reading,Writing,Communicating
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 1.C QS 2.C QS 3.D

Reviews

Amy Black
The course was helpful to learn more about Depth and Complexity, as well has how to practice applying it into the classroom.
Jene Herrera
The class and the text were both great. I now have a much better understanding of the Depth and Complexity Framework and can effectively use it in my classroom.
Lindsey Matson
Excellent course! I feel like I gained a solid grasp on the Depth and Complexity framework and many concrete strategies to implement it with my students. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for ways to deepen your students' thinking.

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