This list will help you better understand the characteristics of giftedness and assist in the identification of gifted students.
These activities can be used to take a proactive stand in eliminating potential behavior problems that may arise if a student’s actions are mistaken for negative performance rather than identified gifted traits.
The brochure can be used to enlighten others as to why gifted students’ performance does not always match their potential—a cause for frustration for parents and teachers.
Key Questions
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Who are they?
Identify and describe cognitive and affective behaviors, which lead to referrals to screening and testing for giftedness.
Identify the role that creative thinking/process/
products play in the identification of giftedness.
Identify characteristics of giftedness and discuss the needs and problems associated with these characteristics.
Demonstrate understanding of the difference between potential vs. performance as it relates to giftedness.
Understand the relationship between high academic achievement and giftedness.
After reading about the
Affective Development of GiftedSstudents, write a one page typed document that explains how gifted students may process content differently than non-gifted students. Include anecdotal information from your experience as well as challenges that may occur if a gifted student is not a high achiever.
(Assignment choice 1)
You have been asked to make a presentation to parents to help them understand the meaning of intelligence, giftedness and talent development. Include clear definitions and the role of nature and nurture in the development of intelligence. (Assignment choice 2)
Create a brochure for peers and parents explaining the difference between potential vs. performance and how it affects the gifted classroom.
(Assignment choice 3)
One page typed document.
Completed learning activities and explanation.
Completed brochure and explanation of how and when it will be used.
Additional Week 1 Requirements
- Please take a few minutes to complete the “Assessment of Knowledge of Gifted Learners” . Put this aside because you will revisit it again upon completion of the course!
- Complete the Pre-test.
- Upload the Code of Online Professional Conduct. Type in the Comments section: "I agree to abide by the guidelines."
- Review this Discussion and Postings documentation. This section contains a link to the Criteria and Samples document. It is important that you read this information as it contains criteria, tips and samples to help you create quality discussion postings.
- Print a copy of the Assignment Checklist to become familiar with the requirements to successfully complete this course.