The Integrated Curriculum Model for Gifted Learners

This is a three part model designed by Joyce VanTassel-Baska

1. concepts, issues, themes, dimension
2. Advanced Content Dimension
3. Process-Product Dimension

ICM FEATURES

Overarching Concepts		Advanced Content		Process-Product
Change		In- depth		Elements of Reasoning
Systems		Advanced Reading		Research
Patterns		Primary Sources		Problem-based Learning
Cause & Effect		Advanced skills		Inquiry Skills

VanTassel-Baska, J. (2003). Content-based curriculum for high-ability learners: An introduction. In J. VanTassel-Baska & C. A. Little (Eds.), Content-based curriculum for high-ability learners (pp. 1-23). Waco, TX: Prufrock Press

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