Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students
Week 7 Matrix
Why do special populations of female/male/ homosexual gifted students need unique considerations for programming and curricular options?
Why do special populations of female/male/ homosexual gifted students need unique considerations for programming and curricular options?
Examine the impact of culture and ethnicity on gender expectations
for gifted students from minority groups.
Demonstrate knowledge of how gender issues can affect achievement and aspirations of gifted students.
Complete the activities described in Supporting Gender Identity Development in Diverse Gifted Students Through Mentorships
Create an application to use in recruiting mentors for a gifted program - Start with a description of the goals for your program to help mentors decide if this is the right volunteer opportunity for them - The application should include questions about experience, areas of interests and what services they hope to offer gifted students. Include a list of possible local sources for mentors from service and community organizations.
Characteristics of Gifted LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Students
Mentors for Gifted Underachieving Males: Developing Potential and Realizing Promise
Social and Emotional Issues Faced by Gifted Girls in Elementary and Secondary School
Career Planning for Gifted and Talented Youth by Barbara Kerr
Multipotentiality: Issues and Considerations for Career Planning, Duke Gifted Letter
Gender and Genius
Barbara A. Kerr, Ph.D.