Giftedness by https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o en-us 2018-04-20 13:41:17 UTC 2018-05-06 02:27:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099869 2018-05-02 03:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099869 Traits bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099938 Cognitive
- voracious and early reader
-large vocab
- interest in problem solving
Creative
-intuitive
-creative, good sense of humor
Behavioral
-sponataneity
Affective
-empathetic
-emotional depth and intensity
-strong sense of right and wrong ]]> 2018-05-02 03:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099938 Prevalence bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099953 - varies from state to state based on the definition used
- NJ, HI, VA, MA highest percentage: 9-10% (all these states use the same definition limited to only academic giftedness)
- unknowns for anyone outside of the definitions used,
-misconceptions between the difference between gifted and talented

]]> 2018-05-02 03:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099953 Biological Causes bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099987 Enhanced brain activity, right hemisphere
Increase synaptic activity
Abundant neurons
Increase in prefrontal cortex activity
Alpha wave increase, greater retention between subjects.]]> 2018-05-02 03:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257099987 What Makes a Mind Gifted bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100021 -Gifted brain has greater amounts of gray matter than white. (Gray: hold info, white: transport the info)
-Corpus colosseum, which connects the two hemisphere, is filled with more neural connections in the gifted mind.
-Big picture thinking and top-down processing]]> 2018-05-02 03:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100021 Characteristics bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100045 Learns rapidly
Advanced vocabulary
Retains large quantities of information
Long attention span
Observant
Self-motivated]]> 2018-05-02 03:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100045 Creative Thinking bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100071 Independent thinker
Exhibits original thinking]]> 2018-05-02 03:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100071 General Intelligence bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100182 Processes information in complex ways
Observant
Enjoys hypothesizing
Learns rapidly
Uses a large vocabulary]]> 2018-05-02 03:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100182 Specific Academic Ability bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100251 -Good memorization ability 
-Advanced comprehension
-Acquires basic skill quickly
-Wide area of reading
-High academic success]]> 2018-05-02 03:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100251 Leadership bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100650 - Assumes responsibility 
- good judgement and decision making
- likes structure, self-confident, organized

]]> 2018-05-02 03:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100650 Psychomotor bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100668 exhibits precision in movement
well-coordinated 
good manipulative skills 
high energy level]]> 2018-05-02 03:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100668 Visual/Performing Arts bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100691 good motor coordination
exhibits creative expression
desire for producing "own product"
observant]]> 2018-05-02 03:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100691 Challenges bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100730 -Isolation
-Boredom
-Social interactions
-Behavioral issues
-Various intelligence
-Top down thinking]]> 2018-05-02 03:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100730 School Resources bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100766 -Teachers are realizing that they can accelerate their student's pace, and change the way they teach in areas such as compacting, group work, and pre-teaching above the student's direct grade level
-Teachers can further the student's deep way of thinking with encouragement and accommodations within the classroom
-Summer Programs
-Pull out Classrooms--- When would it be a good time to pull the student out of the ordinary classroom?
-Community schools allowing gifted students to work together in the same environment. Programs within schools such as Minds in the  Making seek community and school involvement. ]]> 2018-05-02 03:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100766 General Resources bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100786 Gifted and talented resources directory online
-parents/educators
-students/programs
-subjects

Programs in varying schools ad districts to excel in academics
-Northwestern gifted education
-looking your area

]]> 2018-05-02 03:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100786 Bright Student vs. Gifted bonniedmiller412 https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100823 Bright
- Knows answers
-works hard to achieve




Gifted- Asks Questions
-Does not have to work hard
-Enjoys self-directed learning
-uses Imagination to experiment ]]> 2018-05-02 03:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257100823 Our Resources djnicewonger https://padlet.com/bonniedmiller412/x138hc2iba0o/wish/257106950 “Giftedness Defined.” NSGT, www.nsgt.org/giftedness-defined/.

Sandhu, Inderbir Kaur. “What Makes Giftedness?” Brainy Child: All About Child Brain Development.

"What to Expect When You’re Raising a Gifted Child: a handbook for parents of gifted children.” Published by the Ohio Association for Gifted Children

“Examining Prevalence at the Ends of the Spectrum: Giftedness and Disability” 
Shriner, James A. and James E. Ysseldyke. "Examining Prevalence at the Ends of the Spectrum: Giftedness and Disability." Remedial & Special Education, vol. 14, no. 5, Sep/Oct93, p. 33.

Linnemeyer, Susan A. and Judith Shelton. "Minds in the Making: A Community Resource Program." Roeper Review, vol. 14, no. 1, Sept. 1991, p. 35. EBSCOhost, chilib.moody.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=9608122569&site=ehost-live&scope=site.


“Popular Estimates of the Prevalence of Giftedness and Talent”
Gagne, Francoys and Jean Belanger. "Popular Estimates of the Prevalence of Giftedness and Talent." Roeper Review, vol. 16, no. 2, Dec. 1993, p. 96. EBSCOhost, chilib.moody.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=9511241555&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

“Traits of Giftedness.” NAGC, http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/my-child-gifted/common-characteristics-gifted-individuals/traits 

Gifted and Talented Resources Directory. MultiView, 2018. http://giftedandtalentedresourcesdirectory.com/

“Is My Child Gifted?” NAGC, http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/my-child-gifted/common-characteristics-gifted-individuals  

Heward, William. Exceptional Children. Saddle River: Pearson, 2009.
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