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WOGI - Working on Gifted Issues logo Module:
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students:

Nature and Needs of Students Who Are Gifted provides an overview of the evolution of gifted education on the national, state, and local level. Major events affecting gifted education are described as well as major policies and procedures governing the delivery of gifted education. Cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics common to individuals who are gifted are identified along with strategies that can be used to meet the academic needs of different categories of students who are gifted.

bullet iconThe Nature and Needs of Gifted Students will soon be available as online distance instruction.

bullet iconObjectives for the Nature and Needs of Gifted Students:

It is intended that completing this module will help the participant develop an awareness of

  • the teacher’s role in the identification process
  • the process and content of individual psychological testing in the identification of the gifted
  • the roles and functions of various systems which support teachers working to meet the needs of children who are gifted
  • the cognitive and affective characteristics of children who are gifted
  • the basic issues involved with the planning, developing, and implementing of programs for children who are gifted.

The topics developed in Nature and Needs of Students Who Are Gifted address various objectives which attempt to answer four broad questions

  • Who are they?
  • How do you find them?
  • Why do gifted students need different programs and curricular options?
  • What else should you consider?

The 23 topics developed in Nature and Needs of Students Who Are Gifted are:

  • Cognitive and Affective

  • Family and Community

  • Typical and Atypical

  • Potential versus Performance

  • Theories of Intelligence

  • Prevalence of Giftedness

  • Emerging Trends

  • Screening and Assessment

  • Referral and Eligibility

  • Labeling

  • Matching Student to Program

  • Contrast to Regular

  • Delivery Models

  • State and Local Provisions

  • Cultural and Socioeconomic Differences

  • Socio-emotional Needs

  • National Evaluation

  • The Effective Teacher

  • Definitions and Laws

  • Historical and Contemporary

  • Research

  • Procedural Safeguards

  • Advocacy

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