Multiple Menu Model
What is it?
Created by Joseph Renzuli, this model works to develop a life-long learner, instilling an appreciation and knowledge of skills that can be applied continuously. Thinking in terms of creating a balanced meal using a restaurant menu, Renzuli intends for these menus to be used similarly: the developer selects what is needed for a comprehensive, balanced curriculum. The model combines knowledge (the content of a curriculum) with the instructional technique (the process in which it is taught) to create the curriculum that students learn, including both concrete products and more abstract ideas and values.
The different menus consist of:
Created by Joseph Renzuli, this model works to develop a life-long learner, instilling an appreciation and knowledge of skills that can be applied continuously. Thinking in terms of creating a balanced meal using a restaurant menu, Renzuli intends for these menus to be used similarly: the developer selects what is needed for a comprehensive, balanced curriculum. The model combines knowledge (the content of a curriculum) with the instructional technique (the process in which it is taught) to create the curriculum that students learn, including both concrete products and more abstract ideas and values.
The different menus consist of:
Why use it?
It is flexible, and allows teachers a guideline to make learning both meaningful and balanced. It targets gifted learners in order to add depth and intentionality to their learning experience. By providing choice in the process and product, it can meet a variety of learning abilities and preferences.
It is flexible, and allows teachers a guideline to make learning both meaningful and balanced. It targets gifted learners in order to add depth and intentionality to their learning experience. By providing choice in the process and product, it can meet a variety of learning abilities and preferences.
Resources
Renzulli, J. S. (1988). The multiple menu model for developing differentiated curriculum for the gifted and talented. Gifted Child Quarterly, 32, 298-309.
Renzulli, J. S. (1997). The multiple menu model: A successful marriage for integrating content and process. National Association of Secondary School Principals.NASSP Bulletin, 81(587), 51-58. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/216044275?accountid=10598
Renzulli, J. S. (1988). The multiple menu model for developing differentiated curriculum for the gifted and talented. Gifted Child Quarterly, 32, 298-309.
Renzulli, J. S. (1997). The multiple menu model: A successful marriage for integrating content and process. National Association of Secondary School Principals.NASSP Bulletin, 81(587), 51-58. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/216044275?accountid=10598