Talent Development Through Interest Based Learning
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Talent Development Through Interest Based Learning. Overall Findings!. In researching this topic we found many issues were repeated… -Definition of Giftedness -Characteristics of Gifted Children -Identification of Gifted Children -Ways to Educate the Gifted. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Talent Development Talent Development Through Interest Through Interest Based LearningBased Learning
Talent Development Talent Development Through Interest Through Interest Based LearningBased Learning
Overall Findings!In researching this topic we found
many issues were repeated…-Definition of Giftedness-Characteristics of Gifted Children-Identification of Gifted Children-Ways to Educate the Gifted
What Makes Giftedness?
The Renzulli Model
A Developmental View of Five Creative Activities That May
Predetermine Talents
• The single most crucial question that we must address in future inquiries in talent development is how to link childhood giftedness to adulthood achievements.
-Dean Keith Simonton, UC-Davis
The Three Main Models to Achieve
Talent Development
• Researched by Joseph S. Renzulli
Total Talent Portfolio (TTP’s) A vehicle for systematically
gathering, recording, and using information about student’s abilities, interests, and learning style preferences
The major purposes of the Total Talent portfolio
are:• 1) To collect information• 2) To classify information• 3) To review and analyze information• 4) To negotiate
acceleration/enrichment• 5) Use the information for talent
development
Total Talent Portfolio Summary
What are the very best things we know and can record about a student?
What are the very best things we can do to capitalize on this information?
Academies of Inquiry and Talent Development
(AITD) Based on two fundamental
concepts:1) authentic learning2) real life problems
AITD Objectives• Investigative activities• Development of self directed learning skills• Task commitment to self selective problems
or areas of study• Assume roles of practicing professionals• Acquire advanced level understanding of
knowledge and methodology• Development of authentic products and
services for a real audience
The Three Ring Conception of
Giftedness
School Wide Enrichment Model
•An organizational plan for delivering enrichment and acceleration through an integrated continuum of services
High End Learning Activities
• Challenge all students to perform at advanced levels
• Allow teachers to determine which students should be given extended opportunities, resources, and encouragement in particular areas where superior interest and performance are demonstrated.
Schoolwide Enrichment Model
Words of Wisdom
Follow your passions!!
-George Betts
