GIFTEDNESS What is it?
CREATIVITY
“ A unique way of perceiving their world and their relationship to it …”
GIFTEDNESS is so difficult to measure.
How often are we serving our gifted students?
“Virtually everybody in the field of education is an expert on the social, emotional, and academic development of gifted students.” - Tracy L. Cross
Teachers are unable to service their gifted students.
FACILITATORSOF STUDENT CREATIVITY
Research-based strategies
Strategy #1 Become a Creative Role Model Creativity is IMPORTANT! More importantly … a necessity for growth in the classroom.
Strategy #2 Create a Welcoming Atmosphere for Creativity
Welcome students to indulge in creative thinking
Strategy #3 Empower and Reward Student Creativity Praise & Reward for hard work and dedication
ourselves! Not only for our students …. But for ourselves!
Educating our students does NOT solely rest on our educators. Let us all work together to see success in our students!