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Name:   KONOS Character Curriculum
Author(s)
 
 
Hulcy, J. & Thaxton, C.
Topics
 
 
Parent/Teacher, Curriculum Guide
Source
 
 
KONOS, Inc. Vol. 1, 2, 3
Copyright
 
 
1997
URL
 
 
http://www.konos.com
Description
 
 
The KONOS Character Curriculum is a multi-level, K-8 curriculum guide which allows a homeschooling parent to teach several ages of children from the same materials. The units are designed around desirable character traits, and incorporate many elements appropriate for gifted pupils, including an interdisciplinary approach to curriculum, challenging hands-on projects, enrichment suggestions, and the possibility of placing a child at accelerated or varied levels within the curriculum. A nondenominational Christian curriculum, this program was originally designed for Mrs. Hulcy's own highly gifted children.
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6/7/2005
 
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The KONOS curriculum is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 multi-grade curriculum in one package. It comes either as a large curriculum guide, with materials listed which the homeschooling parent must then collect, or as "KONOS in a Box" with all books and necessary materials provided. Because all grades, K to 8, are included, it is possible to place a young, extremely gifted child exactly where they need to be in various parts of the curriculum. The curriculum is designed to be project-based, and integrates the various subject areas, similar to the interdisciplinary curriculum models that have long been recommended for gifted education programs. The curriculum is a Christian curriculum, and is thematically based on good character traits. Families who do not want a religious curriculum *could*, with some work and advance planning, adapt this curriculum to meet their needs. Busy homeschool parents who like to have everything pre-planned and ready will probably prefer KONOS-in-a-Box, but should be prepared for the extra expense. This curriculum works particularly well with young, profoundly gifted children in the early grades (ages 4 to 8). After age 8, many profoundly gifted children will be ready for more advanced work than even this interdisciplinary K-8 curriculum can provide. Profoundly gifted children who enjoy project-oriented work will particularly enjoy the activities in this curriculum.
 
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