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This page contains links, videos, and other resources to inspire, jump-start, or guide teaching for gifted children.
RESOURCES FROM NAGC
The NAGC is an organization focused on the needs of gifted learners. They advocate for gifted scholars, provide professional development opportunities for educators, and support equitable education for all gifted learners.
The National Association for Gifted Children developed these standards to provide a solid foundation for gifted learners.
RESOURCES FROM AIG PROGRAM
Gifted Gab
Gifted Gab
This is a slide deck presentation I created to guide a conversation about equity during a staff meeting for my ECU class: The Diverse GIfted Child (GIFT 6000). The purpose of this activity is to foster a conversation with the teachers about how we can identify scholars who may be gifted despite preconceived notions or barriers to them being able to show their giftedness due to socio-economic status.
ADHD + AIG = Me
ADHD + AIG = Me
This infographic is a completed assignment I created for my AIG program at ECU in class GIFT 6000, The Diverse Gifted Child. It explains characteristics, methods, and helpful tips on how to work with AIG / ADHD 2e scholars.
ADHD + AIG = Me.pdfACA C M.pdfRECOMMENDING and researching a curriculum model
RECOMMENDING and researching a curriculum model
I went a little outside of the lines for this assignment GIFT 6200, however I had a purpose! The original assignment positioned the candidates as newly hired AIG Consultants who are proposing a new curriculum model for an established 1/2 to full day pull-out program. I, however, am in a very real situation where I am currently (December 2023) serving on an AIG Advisory Board for my school, Anderson Creek Academy, and will be proposing a curriculum model as well as delivery method to the AIG Advisory Board as well as the ACA School Board most likely this Summer (June 2024). This assignment was meaningful and had a true purpose for me. I hope my example can guide you in selecting your own curriculum model for your school. One-size certainly does not fit all!
Assessment revision for gifted education
Assessment revision for gifted education
We used GRASPS and DAP to modify an assessment from singularly focused to differentiated, meaningful, purpose-driven, and appropriate for the learners while still focusing on the same standards / learning objective / goals. I modified an activity from Plan, Teach, Grade, Repeat (one of my favorite teacher-authors on TPT for NC Math and Science standards in 5th grade to make the activity more meaningful to my scholars.
GRASPS and DAP Yoklic M3.docxCLEAR Unit Yoklic.docxGifted differentiation in a general education setting
Gifted differentiation in a general education setting
Differentiation is so incredibly important for a successful classroom, as is teacher reflection! In this activity for GIFT 6200, I created a Unit Plan for multiplying multi-digit numbers using the CLEAR Curriculum Model focusing on what the students will know, understand, and do. I was reviewed by a peer and reflected on my activity. I'm currently in the process of teaching this unit and am happy to report it is going well after week 1!
RESEARCH ARTICLES and VIDEOS
Building Diversity in Gifted Programs
Building Diversity in Gifted Programs
Amanda Champanay hails from New Mexico and reflects on her experiences working with scholars from many walks of life in building a diverse gifted programs.
What is differentiation?
What is differentiation?
Carol Ann Tomlinson, author of many studies and books on differentiation, gives a clear and concise breakdown of a definition of differentiation. She also gives five key aspects of differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
This article written by Alicia A. Ayala and published by the Institute for Educational Advancement challenges educators to look beyond their preconceived notions of what a gifted child "looks" like and to consider how different cultures present giftedness in different capacities.
The Davidson Institute published this article focusing on some common traits gifted children tend to exhibit. This is not an exhaustive list, however it is a good starting place for educators who want to get their feet wet in the world of gifted education.
This author, Celi Trepanier, has published work in Scientific American, refutes two common myths about gifted children. She advocates for recognizing the diversity of gifted students and the realization that giftedness is inherent to children- no matter where they come from
Davidson Institute defines, characterizes, and identifies twice-exceptional (2e) gifted scholars. Twice-exceptional gifted students are gifted students who also have a learning disability including (but not limited to) ADHD, ASD, or a cognitive processing disorder.
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