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Identifying the Gifted Students in Your School. D E F I N I T I O N. ADE Definition of Giftedness.
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D E F I N I T I O N ADE Definition of Giftedness “Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above average intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.” (Arkansas Reg., Gifted and Talented: Rules and Regulations: Program Approval Standards.)
M O D E L S Renzulli’s Three Ring Model states that gifted learners have above average ability, task commitment, and/or creativity. Above Average Ability Task Commitment Creativity
M O D E L S Gagne’s DMGT Model states that gifted learners can have any of the following gifts or talents: Innate Gifts Talents Academics Arts Business Leisure/Games Social Action Sports Technology Intellectual Creative Socioaffective (Perceptive) Sensorimotor (auditory/ coordination)
M O D E L S Tannenbaum’s Model states that gifted learners exhibit an advanced level of learning and creativity with five factors that contribute to a student’s giftedness: Superior General Intellect Supportive Nonintellective Traits Strong Special Aptitudes Challenging and Supportive Environment Chance
M O D E L S Taylor’s Multiple Talent Totem Poles states that gifted learners have the following abilities: Academic Productive Thinking Communicating Forecasting Decision Making Planning Implementing Human Relations Discerning Opportunities