Giftedness and Talents
Prepared by: Cicilia Evi GradDiplSc., M. Psi
Definition
• Narrow view exclusively based on cognition, reasoning, and IQ test score
• Multidimensional view intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, creativity and talents
• Mary Fraiser giftedness as the potential to excel at the upper end of any talent continuum (cited in Grantham, 2002)
Meet Dr Baramurali Ambati
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence
• A broader view• Not merely connected to academic
achievements • May excel in one or more areas, but not
necessarily in all of them (8 areas)• The 9th existential intelligence is inclusive • Video
Challenges
• Overcoming the assumption that they do not need special attention or unique education program
• Common educational program do not meet their need
Characteristics
• Females – Bias, stereotype, reduced opportunities– Single-sex school can excel their potential
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students– Poor school systems– African-American students refuse to join the
program don’t want to be different • Students with Disabilities – Which issue to address first ….
Cause
• Both environment and heredity• Scores above 160 are like their parents’ and
grandparents’ scores!• IQ is not a fixed characteristic• Attitudes, motivation, expectations, and
values expressed in different cultures, societies, socioeconomic level and families influence the development of talent
Prevention
• Important prevent them from as many situations that negatively affect talent development attitudes & opinion expressed by family, friends, TV and print media influence behavior and teach role expectation
• Prepare programs that foster academic excellence and creativity
Assessments
• Early Identification – Almost from birth – Master developmental milestones early (p. 477)– Obvious to family members
• Prereferral – Educators should be aware of signs verbal and
nonverbal reasoning, leadership, academics, art, creative writing or poetry, and oral language
Assessments (2)
• Identification – Formal assessments– Informal (p. 478)
• Evaluation– Look at the underachievers boost motivation
and self-esteem
Intervention
• Form 4 groups • Choose one gifted person and find out about
his/her history of development • Then … discuss with your group on how to
make individualized IEP for that particular person