GEHOT - Gifted Education and High Order Thinking: Improving Learning Outcomes for Every Student
This course aims to explore the meaning of ‘Gifted and Talented’; is this even a term we should be using? How might we identify such students and, very importantly, how can we support them emotionally?
This 3 module course will cover the following:
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Module 1 - Concepts of giftedness and characteristics of gifted students
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Evolution of the concept and definitions of giftedness.
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Commonly observed characteristics and behaviours associated with giftedness.
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Recognising the differences between gifted students and high achievers.
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Module 2 - Identifying gifted students
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Methods of identification.
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Importance of selecting a combination of identification measures that are inclusive of all students.
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Uses and constraints of some identification measures
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Module 3 - Caring as thinking
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Social and emotional characteristics and vulnerabilities associated with giftedness.
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Affective characteristics and their impact on cognitive advancement.
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Affective learning needs specific to areas of vulnerability.
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Learning activities to meet the affective learning needs of gifted students.
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