Guided Independent Study

Guided Independent Study synthesizes all the skills developed during the year. Students, with guidance, select an appropriate topic for study, and then, using advanced research, study, and communication skills, along with skills of higher-level thinking undertake an in-depth study of their selected topic.

Independent study is one of the most frequently recommended instructional strategies for differentiating and individualizing instruction for gifted students. When compared to learning styles of more average students, gifted students like instructional strategies that emphasize independence such as in-depth study and discussion. - Susan K. Johnsen Ph.D., Krystal Goree, Ph.D..

Independent Study allows gifted students to study a high-interest topic with depth and complexity. Students will select a topic, use innovative research strategies, and report results in an interesting ways.