Giftedness
Gifted Students: defined generally as a learner who has an “exceptional ability to learn.” Gifted children also have been defined as those who, because of their outstanding abilities, are capable of uncommonly high performance.
Defined by: http://www.fnesc.ca/Attachments/Publications/PDF%27s/pdf/old/gifted_students.pdf
Annotated bibliography – websites:
The Exceptional Child… Resources for Gifted and Special Education
http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/sped/gt/index.cfm
This website that provides mass amount of resources for the gifted child and gifted education. The website is funded by the NEC Foundation of America This websites provides information for teachers and parents about gifted and talented children. It works with the parents and teachers to provide the best learning environment for the gifted child. This website also provides links to many additional articles on giftedness and gifted education from authoritative sources.
Gifted Canada – Canadian information concerning bright and gifted children
http://www3.telus.net/giftedcanada/
This Canadian based website provides a forum for Canadian researchers, educators, organizations and families to share information concerning gifted education. The websites provides sections for parents, teachers, and researchers to share information. This is a great way to see the development of gifted education within Canada.
KidsCollege.org
http://www.kidscollege.org/
KidsCollege.org is an American based website that has been providing parents, educators and researchers with quality information concerning gifted education since 1998. The websites provides examples of gifted children and articles regarding gifted education. The website also provides links to resources that helps parents and educators structure lessons that help aid gifted children.
Gifted Children’s Association of B.C.
http://www.gcabc.ca/
This is a B.C. based webpage that provides resources for gifted children. It provides dates to current events, local resource groups and publications concerning gifted children. This association have been established for over 25 years to provide support and advocacy for the needs of gifted children and their families.
The National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.nagc.org/
The National Association for Gifted Children is an American based webpage based in Washington, DC. For over 50 years, NAGC has worked to increase public awareness for gifted children and gifted education. Their website provides resources for parents, teachers and researchers regarding the topic of giftedness. This website also provides publications information the public about gifted education.
Local contact info:
Coquitlam LMG
Mailing Address:
Westwood Elementary School The Family Resource Centre
3610 Hastings Street, Coquitlam, BC A1A 1A1
Email: marcandgail@shaw.ca
The Association of the Educators for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Children of B.C.
Mailing Address:
British Columbia Teachers Federation
550 W. 6th Ave.
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4P2
Characteristics of Giftedness:
Giftedness can vary from child to child. The list below just provide some of the examples of giftedness.
Learning:
- Ask many questions and is very curious
- Possesses a large amount of information
- Good memory/Retains information easily
- Learn new information quickly
- Masters reading skills earlier
- Displays unusual academic achievement
- Finishes class work quickly
- Is interested in many things/Motivated to try new things
- Becomes involved in variety of actives
- Enjoys challanges
- Thinks independently/Expresses unique and original opinions
- Self-motivated
- Uses higher level thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation)
- Makes connections other students don't see/ Considers unusual approaches to problem-solving
Has a strong sense of justice
- Likes to debate current issues and real life problems
- Shows skill in drama/art/music/language
Social skills/Emotional:
- Has a sophisticated sense of humour
- Understands subtle humour
- Demonstrates strong expressive skills
- Is sensitive to feelings of others
- Sometimes perceived as a "know-it-all" by peers
- Is sometimes "bossy" to peers in group situations
- Likes to argue a point
- Is a perfectionist and expects others to be perfect as well
- Tends to be absent-minded regarding practical details/ Forgets homework assignments
- Challenges authority
- Does not handle criticism well
- Does not work well in groups
- Leaves projects unfinished
- May resist working on activities apart from areas of interest/ Is easily bored
- Can become disruptive in class
Curricular modifications or adaptations:
Enrichment programs:
Gifted students can work on projects that are more in-depth than other students in their class. They can also work with students who are in higher grades. Gifted students can also take up apprenticeship programs to further develop their interests.
Classroom adjustments:
Allow projects with open-ended tasks. Encourage gifted students to go more in-depth into topics of their interest. Have projects that explores self-understanding and self-development. These projects will allow students to understand their own abilities and strengths.
Facts:
- When Thomas Edison was a boy, his teachers told him he was too stupid to learn anything.
- A newspaper editor fired Walt Disney because he had "No good ideas"
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