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Terms used to define giftedness
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1. Precocity- remarkable early development
2. Insight- seperating relevant from irrelevant 3. Genius- rare intellectual powers 4. Creativity- express novel and useful ideas and relationships; ask novel questions 5. Talent- special ability, aptitude, accomplishment 6. Giftedness- cognitive superiority |
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Giftedness has a lack of federal definition.
Problems in terms posted? |
1. What to measure
2. How to measure? 3. Degree of excellence 4. Compare to whom? 5. Reasons to identify? |
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Sternberg's theory of giftedness
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1. Analytic Giftedness- Intellectual abilities/ Problem solving
2. Synthetic Giftedness- Creativity/ Insightfulness/ Intuition 3. Practical Giftedness- applying above to everyday situation |
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Gardner's Multiple intelligences
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1. Verbal-linguistic
2. Logical-mathematical 3. Naturalistic 4. Visual-spatial 5. Body-kinesthetic 6. Auditory-musical 7. Interpersonal 8. Intrapersonal |
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Prevalence of Giftedness
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School systems identify 3-5%
Depends on definition used by school system or state |
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Theories about origin
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1. Biological predisposition
2. Social Factors 3. How much of each? (Combination) |
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Phycological and Behavioral Characteristics of Learners with Giftedness
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1. Learn to read earlier
2. Other milestones earlier 3. Good at many things 3. Like school; like learning 5. Have same psychological and physical problems as others |
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Cultural Values
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All cultures have concept of giftedness
American culture somewhat ambivalent Like: good things that it brings Dislike: Intellectual superiority; Identification of those with intellectual gifts |
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Neglected Groups
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1. Individuals who underachieve
2. Individuals from low SES backgrounds 3. Individuals from remote areas 4. Individuals from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds 5. Students with disabilities- "twice exceptional" 6. Females underrepresented |
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Educational Considerations
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1. Acceleration
2. Enrichment 3. Needs of learner |
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Early Intervention
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Identification in young children is a challenge
Is it even worthwhile to identify? Early school admission or extreme acceleration is controversial Barriers: -lack of parental advocacy -lack of teacher training -financial constraints -legal barriers |
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Considerations for transition
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Counseling related to further education and careers
Early college admission Enrichment in high school/ Honors college coursework |
