Education Of Gifted And Talented Learners

Education of Gifted and Talented Learners

Gifted and talented education has diverse and broad spectrum, and it is not confined to a single definition and descri ption. The National Association for Gifted Children defined the term `gifted` as those individuals who exhibit outstanding aptitude or competence in one or more domains.¹ The term has been explored and researched extensively over the course of time.

The focus of this article is to consider strategies for dealing with gifted and talented learners. To encourage and advocate for learners with innate exceptional ability a constructive approach has been made to quantify the following parameters

. identify gifted and talent individuals. nbsp nbsp nbsp . inspire and evaluate leadership values

. cultivate challenging environment. application of acquired learning and skills

. keep in high morals. constructive role of parents

. top-set and low-set system

For the conception of above a leading and highly motivated educational programs and practices are desirable to enrich student`s learning opportunities. To enhance the values and appreciation of these programs requires paramount commitments and tailored resources.

Short-term theory and practice base training and coaching events could be very fruitful. At the end of the particular event awarding certificate of excellence paves the way to boost morals and interest in the relevant field. It is also a key factor to explore particular area of interest of the gifted and talented learners.

Practices like this may be very valuable and innovative when conducted professionally at lower-secondary levels. For instance while running summer school in one of the `model intellectual schools` new grade 7 learners are told to construct a paper bridge, to lower the volume of traffic, two or three learners are come up to discuss the application of factors such as wind, heat and vibration as a part of their project.²

These early years settings reflect their curiosity and interest to a particular field. It is imperative that we build on these early years experiences and by facilitating the specific academic aptitude helps to develop potential.

Some education system in the world uses top-set inclusion for their able learners and it s widely accepted socially. All learners from top-set both boys and girls characterised their experiences as very useful.^{3 nbsp} In others inclusion `aptitude tests` were designed and taken as a measurable tool to select more capable learners.³

One thought is educating talent within the mainstream classroom system. Advantage is to minimise a negative effect on the attitudes, motivation and self-esteem of learners in lower ability groups. In a normal classroom setting it could be possible to design and formulate means to challenge the able and gifted learners.

Generally some educational authorities put greater emphasis to ensure in-service training for coordinators of gifted and talented learners. At the same time resources were tailored for developing more effective school-based provision.^{4 nbsp} In model intellectual schools the needs of the gifted and bright learners are being given greater priority.⁵ nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp

Using foreign language as mode of instruction to talented and gifted children may be the effective mean to fulfil their potential. Choice to present their skills and learning could inspire and motivate high ability learners. Multilingual assessments systems challenge the cognitive abilities and encourage talented learners to highlight their embedded abilities.

Parents can also effectively collaborate in support of talented and gifted learners. Praising children for their effort and achievements accelerate their confidence in multiple disciplines. One should have the element of flexibility in ones goals. Opportunity should be given to allow learners to explore areas of interest in which he or she feels more comfortable and enjoyable. nbsp

Several academic programs are running in advocating a broadened commencement of giftedness. For example: On-line programs matching students` interest and learning styles to enhance and challenge their learning opportunities, exciting new technology-based learning system.

Others including exploring intellectual aptitude and providing opportunities to talented and gifted individuals to flourish, model intellectual schools for able learners, campus-based graduate programs leading to the award of certificates of excellence in many disciplines. nbsp

References

1. http://www.nagc.org nbsp The National Association for Gifted Children

2. Nazarbayev Intellectual school of Physics and mathematics (2012) Semey city

3. Smith, C (2006) Including the gifted and talented: Routledge publisher, New York, NY 10016.

4. Eyre, D. and McClure, L. (2001) Curriculum provision for the gifted and talented in the primary nbsp school: David Fulton Publisher.

5. Nazarbayev Intellectual School of chemistry and biology (2013) Karaganda Kazakhstan