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Gifted students are those whose potential is distinctly above average in one or more of the following domains : intellectual, creative, social and physical. Talented students are those whose skills are distinctly above average in one or more areas of human performance.1 These are linked to Gagne’s earlier work as in this document and demonstrated in his Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent in diagrammatic form. Other models also exist.
Within the Australian system, gifted education can be found with individual students on special programs, within individual classrooms, in specialist classrooms such as OC Classes in NSW, in selective high schools, in specialist high schools, curriculum differentiation, through early entry to schooling and through accelerated progression once within the system.
No individual method is best for all students. Gifted children are individuals and learn best in different ways and situations. They should be matched with the best system possible for them. If this can be done, then there should be maximum achievement and pleasure with their learning.
This page looks at information that includes documents, conferences, media, related programs and other sources of information about the gifted.
The First Page looks at Gifted programs, system support, associations, support groups and other information for all Australian states & Territories plus general Australian information.
If you are aware of any worthwhile information which is not included, suggestions or additions are welcome and will be given due consideration.
Documents
- Acceleration or Flexible Progression
‘Overview of the research on acceleration/flexible progression’. Links to Pragmatic Guidelines for Acceleration, which involve a common sense approach. - A Comparison of Teacher and Teacher Educator Attitudes
Toward Provision for the Education of Gifted and Talented Children in Schools. Abstract and full text. - Choosing A School [Rosemary Cathcart]
‘A guide to finding the right school for your gifted child. First published in Tall Poppies, March 1996, and re-published in another format in 2004.’ Replace New Zealand references with Australian as needed.
Well presented ! - Davidson Institute
US-based. Online Library and Resource Database with articles, links to journals, other resources.
Previously known as GT-Cybersource. - ERIC : Gifted Articles
Enter Gifted in the Search box to access articles on all aspects of Gifted Education, teachers and students. - Is it a Cheetah ?
Stephanie Tolan. The plight of gifted children when people believe they don’t exist. - Nurturing Social-Emotional Development Of Gifted Children
ERIC article from the early 1990s. References to other sources. - Questioning Techniques for Gifted Students
Carol Fertig. This is just one section of Prufrock’s Gifted Child Information Blog which covers multiple topics with information, articles, resources, links to further quality information. - Talented & Gifted Bibliography
- The Gifted Child and The Inclusive Classroom
Rosemary Cathcart, at the National Gifted & Talented Conference, Wellington, NZ, August 2006. Reviews the belief that gifted children’s needs can be met effectively in the regular classroom. Transferable conclusions. - The Many Sides of Being Gifted
- Understanding Genius
‘Articles and Interviews on Genius, Originality, Intelligence, Motivation, Ability and Creativity.’ Lengthy listing, plus links to areas such as the Genius Hall of Vindication. Fascinating ! - Understanding The Emotional, Intellectual …
and Social Uniqueness Of Growing Up Gifted. - Using Film in
Teacher Training
Viewing The Gifted Through Different Lenses. ‘When educating teachers about the gifted, whether they be preservice or in-service teachers, teachers at the undergraduate or graduate level, the use of thoughtfully chosen popular film provides concrete examples of various characteristics of the gifted, their parents, and their teachers.’ Article, with tabulated information on suitable films and further recommendations.
Other Information
Associations
State associations are listed with state & territory links above.
- Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented Ltd
- NAGC
US National Association for Gifted Children. - National Society for the Gifted & Talented
‘The mission of NSGT is to advance the development of gifted, talented, and high potential youth, in the United States and abroad, through opportunities, advocacy, and exemplary programs and practices’. - World Council for Gifted & Talented Children
‘Worldwide advocacy for our gifted children’.
Conferences : Events
- Conference Information
For information about all conferences and major events go to this page.
General Sites
- Academic Acceleration
To think deeply about the value/validity of acceleration, this is the place to go. Extensive list of annotated links. - Austega’s Gifted Links Library
‘One of the web’s better collections of electronic resources for parents and teachers of gifted children’. - Centre for Gifted Education & Talent Development
University of Connecticut [Renzulli]. Looks at areas relating to gifted and talented. Resources, etc., many being US-centric. Links to The National Research Centre on the Gifted & Talented. - Centre for Talented Youth
Johns Hopkins, US. Sections covering More CTY for Gifted Students [covering resources] and Research [including publications] are useful. - Cogito
‘An online community for academically talented youth’. Also based at John Hopkins, US. - Dual Exceptionalities [ERIC]
Gifted children who have a disability - called twice exceptional. - Educators for the Gifted Organisation
Toronto, Canada. ‘Our organisation assists individuals and groups that work directly or indirectly with gifted and other high achieving learners.’ Multiple sections provide information, links, resources for different ages, ideas, books, lesson plans, homeschooling. - Gifted Children Monthly
News, information, links, books. Now only online. - Gifted Development Centre
‘A resource centre for developmentally advanced children and their parents and for gifted individuals of all ages.’ - Gifted Education Readings
Part of Hoagie’s Site. Access to readings about gifted children and their education. - Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
Tutorials, parents, students, teachers, identification, proficiency, schools, programs, special needs, special topics, FAQs, resources, success stories. - Nassau Library Parent’s Page
Gifted and Talented Information. Annotated links to gifted and talented resources and information. - National
Strategies - Gifted and Talented
Extensive information on what is happening in this area in the UK education system. Also check their Key Resources page.
Now archived. - Open Directory - Gifted Education
- Savant Syndrome
‘Explores this fascinating condition, and some particular savants, in some depth.’ FAQs, articles, profiles, movies, other resources.
Well presented. - Thinking Classroom
Training for thinking, learning, creativity and success. English site. Information and resources for developing a thinking classroom. Information multiple intelligences, thinking skills and more.
Previously Aspiroweb.
Media
Includes films and other media formats relating to the gifted.
- A Beautiful Mind
‘The life of John Forbes Nash, Nobel Laureate [Economics] mathematician.’ - Forgotten Genius
‘African-American chemist Percy Julian became one of the great scientists of the 20th century’. Has links to media. From Wikipedia. - Little Man Tate
‘The story of Fred Tate, a 7 year old child prodigy who struggles to self-actualize in a social and psychological construct that largely fails to accommodate his intelligence’. From Wikipedia - Shine
About David Helfgott, a brilliant pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions.
Programs
- Future Problem Solving Program [Australia]
Find Program Options here. - Future Problem Solving Program
[International site] - Tournament of Minds
Australian problem solving ‘tournament’ at primary and secondary levels. - Thinkquest
‘The Oracle Education Foundation will not offer its international ThinkQuest Website and Narrative Competitions in 2010.’ Check here about possible local competitions. - The Webquest Page
‘A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests are designed to use learners’ time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support learners’ thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.’ - WiseOnes
‘Support service for children who are of significantly higher potential than others their own age. This is provided in your school and in school time.’ Fee-based.
Resources
- ERIC : Gifted Articles
Enter Gifted in the Search box to access articles on all aspects of Gifted education, teachers and students. - Gifted and Talented Online Resources
Compiled by Essington School in the Northern Territory. - Gifted Education, Resource Links
Links to lists and articles. - Personal Learning Plan Usage in NSW Schools
‘Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) are important teaching-learning tools to assist in effective learning of students with some individual, special needs, whether these be remedial or to promote extension learning for average ability students or the gifted and talented’. - Reach Education Links
‘Here are a few of the sites around the web that we recommend’. - SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
‘Formed to bring attention to the unique emotional needs of gifted children. It provided adults with guidance, information, resources, and a forum to communicate about raising and educating these children. Today, SENG has expanded its goals to focus on not only gifted children, but also on gifted adults.’ - Superkids Educational Software Review
- Teaching Treasures
Material and activities that can be used for regular as well as gifted and talented students. In subject areas and other sections. - The Brain Rummager
‘Welcome to Brian Barratt’s Homepage for gifted and talent students & people with enquiring minds ! Have fun with a huge range of activities in English language, creativity & thinking.’ Australian. - The Lifeline to the Net’s Gifted Resource’s Index
Developed by one person. - Venture Hotlist
Resource page for teachers and students.
References
- 1. What do we mean by the terms giftedness and talent ? NSW Department of Education and Training, 03 July 2006. Web. 20 Jan.
2010.
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/policies/gats/programs/organisation/definitions.htm.