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Special Needs of the Gifted Learner

Special Needs of the Gifted Learner. Science Department Meeting. What is Gifted?. Lots of definitions IQ theory Renzulli 3-ring Gardner multiple intelligences Federal definition State definition Local identification And many more! (See my website for my comments on each)

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Special Needs of the Gifted Learner

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  1. Special Needs of the Gifted Learner Science Department Meeting

  2. What is Gifted? • Lots of definitions • IQ theory • Renzulli 3-ring • Gardner multiple intelligences • Federal definition • State definition • Local identification • And many more! (See my website for my comments on each) • Giftedness is not an easy thing to define

  3. PA vs. Renzulli • PA definition is legal and up to individual district • Once a student is gifted, they are always labelled gifted and get services (GIEP) • Renzulli is just one practical application • Student can move in and out of gifted behavior • http://www.gigers.com/matthias/gifted/three_rings.html

  4. Ansynchronous Development • Gifted students don’t develop in an accelerated way in all aspects. • Mind can be ahead of body, emotions – this is often the case. • Student may not know how to use their advanced mind and become frustrated. • Are students emotionally ready for advanced classes? • Are they mature enough for ethical discussions?

  5. Ansynchronous Development

  6. Social Education • Let’s be honest… many of our gifted kids that we teach theoretically could teach themselves… • “If only they applied themselves” • “They’re so smart but do nothing” • “They have so much potential” • We act as if there’s something wrong with the kid… • In reality, this is the norm with gifted students. The “task commitment” ring needs to be constantly monitored and encouraged.

  7. Social Education • Why is the teacher necessary for gifted kids? They are good enough to learn on their own… • They need mentorship and encouragement. • You should spend substantial time working with each students’ idiosyncracies • Perfectionist, OCD, “gamer”, hyperactive… there are so many different gifted behaviors! • Go-to gifted ed page: • http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/

  8. Best Practices • http://www.irvingisd.net/~janderson/Index_files/page0004.html

  9. Science Education • Gifted learners need MORE • Problem-solving • Logic problems • Inquiry/design • Scientific Method • Group discussion • Gifted learners need LESS • Lecture • Book/workbook learning

  10. Next Steps • In the next few weeks… • Design a lesson adapted for gifted learners • Discuss your lesson with those trained in Modeling strategies (or Inquiry learning) • Provide feedback on the Google Form • As always, let me know your best practices as well. I am learning along with you.

  11. References • Asynchronous Development: http://www.sengifted.org/archives/articles/competing-with-myths-about-the-social-and-emotional-development-of-gifted-students • Working with Gifted Students: http://www.teachersfirst.com/gifted.cfm • Renzulli 3-ring Definition of Gifted: http://www.gigers.com/matthias/gifted/three_rings.html • Characteristics of Good Gifted Teachers: http://www.irvingisd.net/~janderson/Index_files/page0004.html • http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/

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