Bringing out the talent in your child by Maryann Woods-Murphy Gifted and Talented Specialist Nutley Public Schools October 10 th, Nutley Together Achieving Lasting Engagement to build National & local Talent.

I’m so happy to be here today to talk about Nutley TALENT

I’m going to talk about… What is giftedness? What is giftedness? What are the three rings of giftedness? What are the three rings of giftedness? What is the difference between bright and gifted? What is the difference between bright and gifted? What can parents do to energize giftedness in their children? What can parents do to energize giftedness in their children? A call for involvement and collaboration contact information – come and join me! A call for involvement and collaboration contact information – come and join me!

The Differences Between Bright and Gifted by Janice Robbins, PhD The Differences Between Bright and Gifted by Janice Robbins, PhD BRIGHTGIFTED Knows the answers Asks the questions Is interested Is highly curious Is attentiveIs mentally and physically involved Works hardPlays around, yet tests well Answers the questionsDiscusses in detail, elaborates Is in the top groupIs beyond the group Listens with interestShows strong feelings and opinions Learns with easeAlready knows

Bright vs. Gifted characteristics Needs 6-8 repetitions for mastery Needs 1-2 repetitions Understands ideasConstructs abstractions Listens with interestShows strong feelings & opinions Understands ideasConstructs abstractions Enjoys peersPrefers adult Grasps the meaningDraws inferences Completes assignmentsInitiates projects Is receptiveIs intense Copies accurately Creates design

I am gifted

Joe Renzulli & Sally Reis, CONFRATUTE creators talk a lot about WHAT MAKES GIFTEDNESS? Joe Renzulli & Sally Reis, CONFRATUTE creators talk a lot about WHAT MAKES GIFTEDNESS? Above Average Ability Task Commitment Creativity U A C I C TP

Schoolhouse Giftedness Creative/Productive Giftedness

EnjoymentEngagementEnthusiasm Achievement We in Nutley believe that children need…

Every student’s deep interests need ORE…. OpportunitiesResourcesEncouragement To DEVELOP STUDENT TALENT To DEVELOP STUDENT TALENT

We develop student talent by helping them to investigate real problems… The young person thinking, feeling, and doing like the practicing professional... Children can do great things that are similar to the work of adult scientists, writers and film makers, in their own way!

1. Personalization of the problem 2. Use of authentic methodology 3. Developed to have an impact on a real audience (other than or in addition to the teacher) But what makes a problem real?

Examples of Instructional Products Artistic Products Artistic Products – Architecture – Murals – Sculpture – Maps – Graphic Designs Performance Products Performance Products – Skits – Role playing – Dance – Mime – Interpretive Song Spoken Products – Debates – Speeches – Demonstrations – Panel Discussions – Book Talks Visual Products – Videos – Musical Scores – Blueprints – Diagrams/Charts – Timelines Concrete Products: Physical constructions young people create as they investigate the representative topics and interact with the principles, concepts and methodology of the discipline.

Why not believe that Nutley students one day will …win a Nobel Peace Prize...find a cure for cancer …solve economic struggles …eradicate starvation …put this town in national and world history books, known for the development of youth talent and potential…? Why not? we must ask…

How can you help? Join our virtual Nutley Talent Team! Be sure to jump on twitter feed to share ideas and opportunities. If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet on the side table! Join our virtual Nutley Talent Team! Be sure to jump on twitter feed to share ideas and opportunities. If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet on the side table! Join the EdWeb virtual community where we can exchange ideas and resources! Parents are most welcome! Just provide me with your information so that I can invite you! Join the EdWeb virtual community where we can exchange ideas and resources! Parents are most welcome! Just provide me with your information so that I can invite you! Be a guest presenter! Come to share your passion, talent, story or expertise with the children so we can give the kids O.R.E. (opportunities,resources,encouragment). Again, there is a sign-up sheet on the side table! Be a guest presenter! Come to share your passion, talent, story or expertise with the children so we can give the kids O.R.E. (opportunities,resources,encouragment). Again, there is a sign-up sheet on the side table!

References CONFRATUTE handouts. (2013). Retrieved from The Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. (2013) Retrieved from Renzulli, J.S., & Reis, S.M. (1985). The school wide enrichment model: A comprehensive plan for educational excellence. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press. Renzulli, J.S. (1978). What Makes Giftedness? Reexamining a Definition. Phi Delta Kappan, 60(3), , 261 Sizer, Theodore R. & Nancy Sizer, “Grappling,” Phi Delta Kappan, Vol. 81, November 1999, pp

@NutleyTALENT Nutley Together Achieving Lasting Engagement to build National & local Talent. Contact me at: Maryann Woods-Murphy

Thank you!