The Definitive Guide to Depth and Complexity
Depth and Complexity has transformed the way educators challenge students to think, and now you can master it with confidence.
After years of using the framework in their own classrooms, writing extensively about it, and leading hundreds of hours of professional development, Ian Byrd and Lisa Van Gemert have created the ultimate teacher’s guide to Depth and Complexity.
Inside, you’ll find 27 practical, easy-to-digest chapters that show you exactly how to:
Use the framework in real classrooms across grade levels and subjects
Navigate common challenges, from early elementary to lesson planning
Adapt Depth and Complexity to fit your unique teaching style
Take your practice further than you thought possible without the overwhelm
More than a how-to manual, this book is a mentor on your shelf, equipping you with both the “why” and the “how” of Depth and Complexity. Whether you’re brand new or already using it, you’ll discover fresh insights, clarity, and the confidence to make it your own.
By the end, you won’t just know Depth and Complexity. You’ll know how to make it work for you, your students, and your classroom.
The Gifted Guild’s Guide to Depth and Complexity is the tool you need to take your teaching and your students’ thinking to the next level.