Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students
Week 5 Matrix
Why are students with physical disabilities under- represented in gifted programs?
How can we increase the represen- tation of students with behavioral and emotional disorders in the gifted program and meet their needs in the classroom?
How can
we improve participation of learning disabled students in the gifted program and meet their unique needs in the classroom?
Why are students with physical disabilities under- represented in gifted programs?
Demonstrate knowledge, character- istics, and needs of students who are both gifted and hearing impaired/ deaf, visually impaired/ blind, and orthopedic- cally disabled.
Discuss strategies and program- ming needs for gifted students who are twice- exceptional.
How can we increase the represen- tation of students with behavioral and emotional disorders in the gifted program and meet their needs in the classroom
(Choice #1) Create a graphic organizer of 5 most common disabilities, what are the barriers to academic achievement of each, and a teaching strategy to overcome each of those barriers.
(Choice #2) Watch the short video of Mattie Stepanek, then write a word-processed document that answers the questions below.
1. Do you believe that Mattie is a gifted student?
2. Discuss why you think Mattie is or is not a gifted student with disabilities.
3. What would your initial reaction have been if Mattie had been placed in your room?
4. What types of accommodations would you make to ensure that Mattie was being challenged academiacally while still ensuring that his medical needs were addressed?
4. Any final thoughts or reations?
Graphic Organizer
Reflection
Gifted but Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox
Gifted students with Dual Exceptionalities