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Students Who Are Gifted and Talented (What Are the Characteristics of…
Students Who Are Gifted and Talented
What is Giftedness?
possessing demonstrated or potential abilities that give high evidence of high performance capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, specific academic or leadership ability or in the performing and visual arts and who by reason thereof require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school
about 12% of students
What Are the Characteristics of Individuals Who Are Gifted and Talented?
ability to manipulate abstract symbol systems
power of concentration
unusually well-developed memory
early language interest and development
curiosity
preference for independent work
multiple interests
ability to generate original ideas
sense of justice
altruistic and idealistic
sense of humor
emotional intensity
perfectionism
high level of energy
strong attachments and commitments
aesthetic sensitivity
How Are Students Who Are Gifted and Talented Identified?
Traditional tools: intelligence assessment, achievement tests, aptitude tests, grades, teacher recommendations
Contemporary tools: nonverbal ability tests, creativity tests, student portfolios or performance by audition, performance-based assessment, parents/peer/community recommendations
What Ate Recommended Educational Practices?
curriculum compacting
acceleration
enrichment
differentiation
PBL
Parents?
ENCOURAGE
Trends and Issues?
Talent development
identification and programming of underrepresented groups
effective d