Gifted and Talented Learners Amanda Kitchell By PresenterMedia.comPresenterMedia.com

What Defines a Gifted and Talented Learner? “Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains.” The National Association for Gifted Children

The identification of gifted abilities should be based on defensible measurement practices. Different factors can enhance or hinder the development of these abilities. The development of these abilities is a lifelong process. The Abilities

Any structured area of activity with its own symbol system Mathematics Music Language Any set of sensorimotor skills Painting Dance Sports The Domains

Assessments can be used to identify students for gifted programs. Assessments provide continued feedback to guide the instructional process. Assessments determine if the intended goals within a gifted program have been obtained. The Role of Assessments

Choice of Assessment Tools Should:

The Use of Multiple Assessments Should:

The Conditions for Assessments Should:

The Assessment Administrators Should:

Cultural Environmental Physical The Role of Circumstances

Cultural differences can set up barriers that can hinder the development of higher achievement for gifted and talented children. Cultural Circumstances:

Poverty or discrimination can result in limited opportunities for the development of higher achievement in gifted and talented children. Environmental Circumstances:

Learning disabilities can create barriers for gifted and talented children in demonstrating outstanding levels of achievement. Physical or emotional disabilities can create barriers for gifted and talented children in demonstrating outstanding levels of achievement. Physical Circumstances:

The Role of Development Development in Early Childhood Development throughout Adolescence Development for Early Adulthood

Classroom modifications for gifted students are rarely implemented in pre-school or early- elementary classrooms The lack of these modifications produce limited challenges and hinder cognitive growth This may be intensified amongst children living in poverty; as well as children who are culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse learners Parents, teachers, and administrators need to focus on creating optimal environments for recognizing, developing, and nurturing the strengths and talents of young gifted children. Development in Early Childhood:

Effective Differentiation for Gifted Adolescents Carefully planned and coordinated learning experiences that extend core curriculum Combining curricular strategies of enrichment with acceleration Integrated instructional strategies that engage learners at challenging levels “At a minimum, schools must ensure that gifted children are provided with appropriately differentiated curriculum and instruction to support continuous growth in the regular classroom.” The National Association for Gifted Children Development throughout Adolescence:

Reduces the time necessary for gifted students to complete traditional schooling Promotes the ability for the gifted to begin contributing to society at an earlier age Continued Acceleration Options To provide information about scholarships To discuss college and career planning Training and time for school counselors to work with families Exceptionally capable gifted adults are among those most likely to contribute to the advancement of society. Development for Early Adulthood:

“Specific investment in the gifted is an important way to build a society that can help solve the society’s needs with creative interventions and organizations.” Redefining Giftedness for a New Century: Shifting the Paradigm References Research Paper

References NAGC - NAGC Position Statement: Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students. (2014, March 22). Retrieved from: Redefining Giftedness for a New Century: Shifting the Paradigm. (2010, June 22). Retrieved from: for-a-New-Century-Shifting-the-Paradigm/Page1.html for-a-New-Century-Shifting-the-Paradigm/Page1.html

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