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The document discusses the concept of giftedness, defining it as students who demonstrate advanced abilities compared to their peers. It outlines characteristics of gifted children, causes of giftedness, and principles for teaching gifted students, including differentiation strategies. The report serves as an instructional material for a course on Special and Inclusive Education.

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Lesson 7 - Written Report

The document discusses the concept of giftedness, defining it as students who demonstrate advanced abilities compared to their peers. It outlines characteristics of gifted children, causes of giftedness, and principles for teaching gifted students, including differentiation strategies. The report serves as an instructional material for a course on Special and Inclusive Education.

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POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/OVPBSC


College of Education
Alfonso Campus, Cavite

Instructional Material/ Written Report

Giftedness

In partial fulfillment of the requirements

In Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education

Presented by:

Digma, Aubrey M.

Ginete, John Rich P.

Perea, Cyla Marie C.

November 2024
What does gifted mean?

The National Association for Gifted Children defines gifted as “students with gifts and

talents performed or capable being performed at higher levels compared to others the same

age, experience, and environment.”

What is Giftedness?

Giftedness is asynchronous development in which advanced cognitive abilities and

heightened intensity combine to create inner experiences and awareness.

How to Recognize Gifted Learners?

Gifted children often stand out. Whether you are a parent, an educator, or a student, you

are likely here because you have noticed something different about a student.

Common Characteristics of Gifted Children

• Ability to comprehend material several grade levels above their age peers

• Surprising emotional depth and sensitivity at a young age

• Strong sense of curiosity

• Enthusiastic about unique interests and topics

• Quirky or mature sense of humor

• Creative problem solving and imaginative expression

• Absorbs information quickly with few repetitions needed

• Self-aware, socially aware, and aware of global issues.


Causes of Giftedness

• ENVIRONMENT

The environment has a significant impact on the development of gifted children, and can

influence their intellectual development, behavior, and full potential.

•GENETICS

The genes we inherit from our parents chart out so much about our bodies, our minds, and

even parts of our personalities: height, hair and eye color, athletic ability, high achievement

and motivation, or low intelligence, or high intelligence with difficulties in learning certain

things.

Principles in Teaching Gifted Students

1. Focus on the strength, talents, and competencies.

2. Group by interests or abilities.

3. Move as far and fast in basic skills as possible

4. Enrich individuals interests

5. Mediation, counseling, mentoring, facilitation from caring adults.

6. Tools for life-long learning

8 Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners

1. Create tiered assignments

2. Shorten the explanations

3. Use flexible apps

4. Offer open-ended and self-directed assignments

5. Introduce project-based learning

6. Try a compact curriculum

7. Pair gifted students up

8. Always keep learning


References:

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https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/differentiated-instruction-for-gifted-

students/

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