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Profiles of the Gifted and TalentedGeorge Betts
Maureen Neihart
©2010 Betts & Neihart
Power Point by Portland Public Schools
Talented and Gifted Department
Profiles of the Gifted and Talented
Type I - The Successful Type II - The Challenging Type III - The Underground Type IV - The Dropout Type V - The Double-Labeled Type VI - The Autonomous
Learner
Type ITHE SUCCESSFUL
As many as 90% of the identified TAG students
Discovers what “sells” at home & school
Convergent thinker Learns & tests well Eager for approval Liked by peers Positive self-concept Unaware of deficiencies
Type I - SuccessfulFeelings and Attitudes Boredom Dependent Anxious Guilty about failure Self-critical Diminished feelings of
self & right to emotions
Behaviors Perfectionist High achiever Non-risk taking Accepts systems Seeks teacher
approval & structure
School SupportAccelerated & enriched curriculum; Time for personal interest; Compacted learning; Time with intellectual peers
Type IITHE CHALLENGING
Divergently gifted Often go unidentified Question authority Don’t conform - haven’t
learned to use the system Receive little recognition
for accomplishments Struggle with self-esteem At risk as eventual drop out
Type II - ChallengingFeelings and
Attitudes Frustration and
Boredom Impatience Defensiveness Heightened
sensitivity Uncertain about
social roles
Behaviors Corrects teacher Questions rules Honest, direct Mood swings Inconsistent work Poor self-control Competitive
Tolerance; Give them Choice in Assignments; Placement with appropriate teacher; Cognitive & social skill development; Behavior contracts
Turn and talk
Compare The Successful student with The Challenging student
ID a student who fits these types
Type IIITHE UNDERGROUND
Middle school females hiding giftedness
High School boys dealing with athletic or social pressures
Want to be included in non-gifted peer group
May be radical transformation from earlier grades
Their needs are often in conflict with expectations of teachers & parents
Type III - Underground
Feelings and Attitudes
Unsure; Insecure Pressured Confused Diminished
feelings of self
Behaviors Denies talent Drops out of advanced
classes Resists challenges Wants to belong socially Changes friends
Recognize ability and properly place in advanced classes with the opportunity to take breaks.Provide same sex role models.Continue to give college and career information.
Type IVTHE DROPOUT
Angry with adults & with themselves; Defensive
System has not met needs for many years; Burn-out or Spaced-out
Depressed & withdrawn or acts out Interests are outside realm of regular
school curriculum Poor self-concept
School SupportDiagnostic testing; Counseling; Nontraditional opportunities and study skills; In-depth studies; Alternative out of classroom learning; Mentorships; GED
Type VTHE DOUBLE-LABELED
Physically or emotionally challenged Learning disabilities Limited English Proficiency Typically not identified gifted Programs don’t integrate their varying needs Discouraged, frustrated, rejected, helpless, powerless or
isolated School system tends to focus on the weaknesses
School SupportPlacement in advanced classes; Opportunities for advanced work in ability area; Provide needed resources; Provide alternative learning experiencesGive individual counseling
Type VITHE AUTONOMOUS LEARNER (The end goal for all students)
Few demonstrate this at an early age
Work effectively in school system Use the system to create new
opportunities Strong, positive self-concept Positive attention & support for
accomplishments Respected by adults & peers Leadership roles Independent, self-directed
Type VI - Autonomous Learner
Feelings and Attitudes
Self-confident Self-accepting Enthusiastic Accepted by others
Behaviors Appropriate social skills Independent worker Develops own goals Follows through with
plans Works without approval Follows strong areas of
passion Creative Stands up for
convictions
Type VI - Autonomous Learner
School Support Curriculum and instruction offered at
the student’s rate and level of learning
Compacted curriculum Mentorships Dual enrollment or early admission to
college College & career opportunities