This document summarizes a GT parent meeting at Bulverde Creek Elementary School. It discusses the GT program structure including class schedules, themes, and student work. It outlines the goals of developing higher-order thinking skills through critical, creative, problem-solving and other activities. Characteristics of gifted children and ways to support them at home are also presented. Contact information is provided for parents to communicate with the GT teacher.
Formative Assessment and Quality Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms and Schools: A Community of Professionals
First of a series of 3 full day sessions, K-12
Formative Assessment and Quality Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms and Schools: A Community of Professionals
First of a series of 3 full day sessions, K-12
***** Behavioral science Course ******
Gifted children
- Definition
- Genetics of giftedness
- Identification of giftedness
- Characteristics of gifted children
- Problems that encountered by gifted children
- Hidden giftedness
- The role of Family and gifted child
- The role of School and gifted child
Gifted Students - Identifying Giftedness The Gifted Child Giftedness Works...Lakshmi Sharma
Identifying Giftedness - Focuses on the traits I identified in my child & the common traits of giftedness. Explains the available & common tests of giftedness - IQ tests for children. Gagne's model & explanation.
The following presentation is a PowerPoint I completed as a part of my LAI 800 Graduate course in Gifted Education. It aims to educate people everywhere about giftedness, including who gifted children are, their strengths/needs, myths/realities about the gifted, teaching strategies to help educate the gifted, and some valuable resources with more information on gifted children/education. My goal is to spread knowledge about our gifted children and advocate for their needs. I hope you enjoy the presentation and continue to spread the knowledge. Thank you for viewing!
Giftedness is the norm...a hidden special needJim Accetta
Giftedness has been poorly defined and often misunderstood. Researchers report that between 1-8 out of 20 children are gifted and exhibit signs of giftedness.
Facts about giftedness, definitions, legal precedents, the history of giftedness, characteristics of giftedness, and various recommendations of how to best help those who are gifted learn to their full potential.
What follows is the results of research over 6 months, enjoy!
Similar to Gt parent meeting k 2 with depth and complex 2012 (20)
3. Some Characteristics of Gifted
Children……
Gets excitement from intellectual challenge
Have an intense awareness of the world’s
problems
Have an advanced vocabulary (may be an avid
reader)
Has difficulty focusing on or finishing
assignments; may seem disorganized
Is sensitive, empathetic, and emotional
Gets bored and frustrated, wants to move on
quickly to more interesting work
Shows outstanding responsibility and
independence
4. Shows superior reasoning powers and can see
subtle relationships, abstract thinker
Shows persistent intellectual curiosity
Develops one or more interests to considerable
depth
Observes keenly; is responsive to new ideas
Learns quickly and easily and retains what is
learned
Shows creative ability or imaginative expression
Is self-critical, a perfectionist
Communicates easily with adults (not always
peers)
What do you notice?
Does anything surprise you?
5. We promote higher order thinking skills through…
• Critical thinking practice
• Creative thinking practice
• Problem solving
• Research/inquiry
• Use of technology
• Affective thinking activities
• Decision-making
• Taking on leadership roles
6. Our goal is to develop each child’s
cognitive ability through activities based
on four types of thinking:
•Convergent (looking for the interrelationships between
clues and recognizing flaws in reasoning)
•Divergent (listing many responses and looking for ideas
that are original and off-beat)
•Visual/Spatial (focusing on memory and mental
manipulation of images)
•Evaluative (looking for more than one viewpoint,
understanding criteria, and offering a solution based on valid
considerations)
7. K-2 Themes:
K—Exploring Thinking
1st –Exploring Differences
Discoveries (Abel’s Island)
2nd—Exploring Connections
Natural Structures (Biomimicry)/Manmade
Structures (Walls)
Students that qualify for GT K-2 will remain
in GT each year until the end of 2nd grade.
8. GT Class
Schedule
Kinder: Friday Mornings
1st Grade: Monday mornings
2nd Grade: Monday
afternoons
They have their normal
specials, recess, and lunch
times.
9. Students that qualify for the GT (K-2) program
remain in the program until the end of second
grade.
Students must be re-assessed at the beginning of third
grade for the GT (3-5) program.
Classroom performance, test scores, and reading averages
are used to screen for testing.
10. •Discovery Notebooks and
Structures Notebooks
•Depth and Complexity
Reflection sheets
•Student Report Cards
January
(2nd Grade only)
May (Kinder, 1st and
2nd)
11. Special
Issues:
Homework
Policy
Absences/Attendance
12. Feed that hungry mind. (Museums, Libraries)
Be a learner yourself.
Keep track of your child’s school performance and progress.
Encourage and support your child’s creativity.
Respond to your child’s questions.
Create a safe environment for failure. Give them permission to
make some mistakes and learn from them.
Praise your child for taking risks, even when things don’t turn out
the way he/she planned. Look for science, art, or music classes in
the community.
Help your child find a mentor—a caring adult or teenager who
will guide and encourage him.
Tell them specific things you like and admire about him/her. Go
beyond school performance.
Treat your GT child with respect by listening to them.
Pay attention to your child’s passions. Support and encourage.
Help your child find balance in life
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“Education is not the filling of a
bucket, but the lighting of a fire.”
-William Butler Yeats.
15. Wish List: Things we need
•Post Its
•Glue Sticks…lots and lots
•Crayons and Markers
•Wipes
•Model Magic…white
•. Any help is Much appreciated!