Transcript of South Plainfield School District’s Gifted & Talented Program S.E.E.D.S. Successful Enrichment &...
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- South Plainfield School Districts Gifted & Talented Program
S.E.E.D.S. Successful Enrichment & Educational Development of
Students Planting S.E.E.D.S. for the 21st Century
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- Definitions of Gifted Most of the 1900s: Intelligence was
viewed through exclusive, narrow measures, such as an IQ score
1980s-today: Our views of intelligence have broadened, becoming
more inclusive Sternberg (3 types of intelligence) Gardner (8 forms
of intelligence) Renzulli (Three Ring Concept)
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- Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner
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- Three-Ring Concept of Giftedness Joseph Renzulli
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- The Difference between a Gifted Child and a Bright Child A
Bright Child Knows the answers Is interested Is attentive Has good
ideas Works hard Answers the questions Top group Listens with
interest Learns with ease Enjoys peers Completes assignments Copies
accurately Enjoys school Absorbs information Good memorizer Is
alert Is pleased with own learning A Gifted Learner Asks the
questions Is HIGHLY curious Is mentally & physically involved
Has wild, silly ideas Plays around, yet tests well Discusses in
detail, elaborates Beyond the group Shows strong feelings &
opinions Already knows Prefers adults Initiates projects Creates a
new design Enjoys learning Manipulates information Good Guesser Is
keenly observant Is highly self-critical
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- S.E.E.D.S. Criteria Teacher Recommendation Standardized Test
Scores Classroom Performance Previous Report Card Grades Reading
Baseline Assessments Math Inventory Assessments Behavioral
checklist based on Renzullis Triad Model and Gardners Multiple
Intelligences Classroom Observations
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- S.E.E.D.S. Program Model K-6
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- Tier 3: Accelerated Enrichment: This tier is accelerated
problem-solving based learning. It involves independent and group
based projects. It would be pull-out for each cycle based on
students who demonstrate aptitude well beyond their peers. Example:
Pull-out enrichment for all cycles of the program Tier 2:
Enrichment in Small Groups: This tier is selected small groups for
theme based projects, activities, and clubs. Based on strengths and
abilities, a student may be selected for one or a few cycles of
small group projects. Example: A small group cycle project, based
on a certain theme Chess club, Robotics club Tier 1: Enrichment in
the Regular Classroom: This tier is differentiated instruction,
flexible grouping, balanced literacy, centers, and enrichment for
ALL students in the regular classroom. Examples: Spelling Bee,
Science Fair, Geography Bee, Good for-Alls.
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- Myth or Reality? Gifted children do not know they are gifted or
different than others. MYTH: They often recognize at a very early
age. They may have different interests, larger vocabularies, or an
unusual sense of humor. Gifted children can succeed without help.
MYTH: This is one of the biggest myths among gifted children. They
will not be just fine on their own. Research suggests that a gifted
childs adjustment is related to the extent to which the childs
educational needs are met. Gifted children are usually gifted in
ALL areas. MYTH: A gifted child may be gifted in only one or two
academic areas. While some gifted children are strong in many
areas, one does not have to excel in everything in order to be
considered gifted.
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- S.E.E.D.S. Enrichment Support Program Students will participate
in Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Literature Circles. Students
will be pulled from their regular classrooms one day per week. K -
1 st grade: 30 minutes once per week 2 nd -6 th grade: 60 minutes
once per week There will be 3 cycles (6-7 weeks each) for the
2012-2013 school year. Cycle 1: Math Cycle 2: Literacy Cycle 3:
Science/Engineering
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- South Plainfield Believes In.. Developing the whole child
through an enriching environment daily Offering inclusive G&T
SERVICES addressing the Multiple Intelligences Using multiple
criteria for identification Labeling the services, not the
child
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- Project-Based Learning Project-Based Learning (PBL) is learning
through the process of completing a project over a period of time.
The projects are complex tasks based on challenging questions or
problems, that involve students in design, problem-solving,
decision making, or investigative activities; give students the
opportunity to work relatively autonomously over extended periods
of time; and culminate in realistic products or presentations.
(Project-Based Learning for Gifted Students, Todd Stanley, 2012)
Studies have shown that gifted students learned more and retained
content more accurately when allowed to work on projects where they
were setting the pace, teaching each other through projects and
working together to solve problems. (Stanley, 2012) According the
Buck Institute for Education (2011), PBL can increase academic
achievement on standardized assessment tests, teach the core
subjects more effectively, and help students to master 21 st
century skills such as communication, independent and critical
thinking, and research.
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- Final thoughts: The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a
fire to be kindled. ~Plutarch, Greek Historian and Biographer
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. ~Margaret
Meade, American Anthropologist Education is the most powerful
weapon, which you can use to change the world. ~Nelson Mandela,
South African Politician