Course Overview
This Knowledge Bloc offers educators a foundational introduction to gifted education. Participants will explore its historical context, distinguish between intelligence and giftedness, and develop the skills to identify gifted students, support their growth, and design appropriate learning experiences.
Designed for early-career educators or those with limited experience in gifted education, this Bloc provides an opportunity to examine key concepts and principles that shape the field.
Key Learning Objectives
Byte 1
Summarize the difference between giftedness and intelligence
- Explain the definitions of intelligence
- Describe how intelligence evolved into giftedness
- Answer the question: “is every child gifted? Why or why not?” while thinking about different students within their classroom context
Byte 2
Explore the gifted identification process
- Identify different aspects (sections) of gifted identification
- Summarize different assessments used for gifted education
- Evaluate (complete) an assessment used for creativity
Byte 3
Design a learning activity to nurture the social and emotional well-being of gifted students
- Identify common social and emotional characteristics of gifted students
- Compare characteristics of general gifted students and twice-exceptional students
- Produce a group activity based on research-based strategies to support and nurture the affective needs of gifted students
Byte 4
Design an academic lesson plan tailored towards gifted students
- Differentiate between different creativity-based strategies to be applied in the classroom
- Explore different strategies used to teach high ability students
- Produce an academic activity to elicit creative behaviors from students
Byte 5
Evaluate curricular programming for gifted students
- Identify school and district-wide curricular programs for gifted students (ie. IB, SEM, FPS, Odyssey of the Mind)
- Explain how aspects of these programs can be implemented in the daily instructional design
- Evaluate the school’s current programming for gifted students
How do I take Creativity 101 for Gifted Education?
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- Engage Fully – Jump into each section, starting with the overview and moving through the activities, quizzes, and deeper thinking exercises. Press “NEXT” at the bottom when you are done with the section!
- Stay Curious – Approach each activity with an open mind, and look for new ideas you can bring back to others!
As you explore this Knowledge Bloc, remember that learning is a journey. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to see where it takes you!
Stay tuned for more Knowledge Blocs and additional resources designed to enhance your creativity and critical thinking journey in the classroom— press NEXT to continue!
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