I am working on my gifted endorsement for my state teaching certificate right now. I am also teaching gifted classes for the first time this year. I love it so much, but I can definitely feel myself stretching.
For instance, I just wrote a lesson plan for my class in the New American Lecture format. I took concepts that I normally teach, but I totally re-invented my previous lessons. I worked really hard to create something new and different, and also to make sure that I incorporated critical and creative thinking skills.
I submitted my lesson this evening, and I will hear feedback on it next week from my instructor. I’m not 100% satisified with my product, but I am pleased with the progress I am making so far. I am looking forward to creating seven more lessons in different styles and continuing to stretch myself.aszz