1. SS The 5 Strands of the Gifted Curriculum Provide: SOCIAL PROCESSES
*Learning experiences not normally encouraged in the classroom.
*Stimulation of critical and creative thinking, goal setting, in depth research, initiative and originality.
*An interdisciplinary approach with opportunities to create varied products.
*Higher level thinking skills necessary to becoming a successful, decision making individuals.
SOCIAL PROCESSES
Goal Development
Productive Interpersonal Techniques
Awareness of Social Trends
Positive Self Esteem
CRITICAL APPRECIATION
*Creative problem solving
*Exploration, organization, analysis of component parts.
*Synthesis of thoughts and feelings, evaluating before judging worth of ideas.
RESEARCH METHODS
*Gathering information from
a variety of source materials.
*Group and independent study.
*Exploration of personal interests
*Oral presentation experiences.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
*Experimental opportunities
for verbal, nonverbal and written
communication.
*Classification, interpretation
and analysis of performing arts,
art styles and literary works.
*Produce original creative
products.
SCIENTIFIC APPROACH
*Use varied communication skills to interpret and classify observations into data..
*Place observation in proper perspective while maintaining objective point of view.