Broadcast on June 12, 2021
How to Develop Infusion Activities That Enhance Learning
Nicole Waicunas and Joseph Renzulli
University of Connecticut
A Curriculum Enrichment Infusion Process for Jazzing Up the Standards Driven Curriculum [large file]
Description
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) uses an infusion-based approach to make prescribed curricular content more interesting and engaging. The SEM strikes a balance between traditional approaches to learning and approaches that promote thinking skills, hands-on learning, and creative productivity on the parts of all students. In this session, we focus on how to minimize boredom and “school turn-offs” and to improve achievement and creative productivity by infusing what we call The Three Es (Enjoyment, Engagement, and Enthusiasm for Learning) into the culture and atmosphere of a school.
About the presenters
Nicole Waicunas is the Schoolwide Enrichment Model Outreach Coordinator at the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development. Nicole works to inspire educators around the world, conducting training, collaboration, and opportunities to infuse the SEM into g/t classrooms, regular classrooms, and for twice-exceptional students.