Giftedness

Assessment Situation The assessment was administered on February 1st, President’s Day. Both Dan and Dan’s mom were off that day, because of the holiday and so it was an ideal time to meet. I visited him at his home to administer the test. I chose to administer the test in the afternoon because it fit well with Dan’s schedule and Dan would not be tired. Dan is a close family friend and therefore Dan was not nervous while talking to me. I introduced the assessment like a game. In addition, I told…

One of the many mysteries of life is how you can overcome so much and still come out “normal”. Many of us have run into many obstacles and was stuck as they say between a “rock and a hard place”. Throughout my life, many obstacles were thrown at me starting through my early childhood all the way to the day I am writing this. I Have gone through forever changing experiences. From being the victim my entire life, I have learned what I wanted to be when I grew up. My past has made me no longer a…

Recruiting a person as a volunteer for a secular event or a church activity or church service depends not only on the person skills but if the individual desire to partake in the event or activity. Sometimes certain people volunteer to serve in the church to help them feel useful and a part of the church family, so they sign up. However, the first element to volunteering is love. This essay will look at the context of the scriptures explaining why some of the volunteers work for the ministry is…

Introduction Education has been the foundation of society for thousands of years, inspiring millions of learners that are bound to become fundamental in the future. Ever since I learned the true impact of learning, whether through school or experiences, I have grown to have immense respect for those willing to teach others and also those willing to learn. When it comes to the importance of education, many of the most prominent figures that have walked this Earth recognized its capabilities, and…

Standard 1: Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences The most critical standard in my opinion is Standard 1. As educators, we must make an effort in getting to know our students. Figuring out the best way they learn, what they are interested in, their family background and understand how they develop. Once we know that, we can differentiate any lesson or activity. This will then make it meaningful to them and they will enjoy learning. This part of the e-Portfolio will focus on…

Poor quality attachments may have detrimental affects on the development of babies and young children as they need to be able to trust others in order to feel emotionally secure. Without this, children may begin to show anti-social behaviour and aggression towards others. Poor quality attachments may also lead to youth offending. Babies and young children with poor quality attachments may show less interest in exploring their environments and display anxiety or depression later on in life. Q.4…