David Conley continues to drive home the point that students experiences in high school do not align with the expectations in college. How do we get teachers in K-12 to understand that they are NOT preparing their students for college with the kinds of lecture experiences they are providing?
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) (Renzulli, 1977; Renzulli &
Reis, 1985, 1997) is widely implemented as an enrichment program used
with academically gifted and talented students and a magnet
theme/enrichment approach for all schools interested in high-end
learning and developing the strengths and talents of all students. The
major goal of the SEM is the application of gifted education pedagogy
to total school improvement. The SEM provides enriched learning
experiences and higher learning standards for all children through
three goals; developing talents in all children, providing a broad
range of advanced-level enrichment experiences for all students, and
providing advanced follow-up opportunities for young people based on
their strengths and interests. The SEM focuses on enrichment for all
students through high levels of engagement and the use of enjoyable and
challenging learning experiences that are constructed around students'
interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression.