Praxis 5358 Gifted
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,Early Indicators of Giftedness verbal ability
curiosity & imagination
early achievement of milestones
ability to focus intensely
accelerated rate of learning
Different Types of Giftedness intellectual
academic
creative
leadership
visual and performing arts
Cognitive Characteristics memory, focus, metacognition, capacity for learning
originality, creativity, innovation, insight
rate of learning
depth of knowledge (DOK)
analogical thinking and reasoning
communication skills
abstract - conceptual learning
Range of Social - Emotional Characteristics perfectionism, persistence, grit
emotional intensity, idealism, empathy
intrinsic motivation
self-awareness
sense of humor
preference for intellectual peers
extremes with emotions, more sensitivity, more anxiety, and guilt,
Social characteristics of intellectually gs seeing justice, understanding abstract concepts, advanced moral reasoning, wants
to beat their own test scores (internal motivation), not worried about grades or
teachers approval
aesthetic characteristics of intellectually gs overexcitabilities or supersensitivities (Dabrowski) heightened awareness of senses
(sensory processing disorders), can be moved by beauty
characteristics of intellectually gifted children social: seeing justice done, actions for unfairness, perfectionists
asesthetic: sensitivity issues, appreciation for arts imaginagtion: vivid, dreams
advanced organizational skills
bossy
lack of tolerance for theirs or someone elses short comings
curious, inquisitive, Enjoys solving problems dealing with abstract ideas sensitive
oversensitive to rejection
Gifted students with co-existing disabilities emotional, psychiatric, behavioral, or learning disabilities. ADHD (high energy, rapid
speech, poor handwriting, impulsive actions), OCD
Characteristics of Under represented student populations standardized test scores can be lower due to :difficult life circumstances, lack of
parental support, minority cultural values and behaviors, lack of language
proficiency, disabilities, depression, lack of faith, trust in schools, behavioral issues,
or illness.
Common Stereotypes socially shy and inept
excels in all academic areas
lack of interest in nonacademic pursuits
capable of learning on their own
easily identified
, Factors that May Affect Development socioeconomic status
culture
English proficiency
race, gender, ethnicity, peer relationships
availability of services, quality of instruction
age of identification
home support
coexisting conditions and exceptionalities
Variety of Causes for Underachievement cultural influences
pressure to conform
fear of failure, low self-esteem, boredom
lack of supportive academic environment
unsupportive family
transience (frequent moving)
Strategies to Address Underachievement choice based learning
incremental goal setting
supportive partnerships
recognize success
Range of Service Options/ (Continuum of Placement) general ed with differentiation
varied group settings
pull-out/self contained
special, alternative & virtual/magnet schools
advanced classes
dual enrollment
How to differentiate General Ed Curriculum increase complexity and depth of content
modify pace of learning
create opportunities for creativity & innovation
allow for independent study
Types of Assessment Data to Inform Instruction formal/informal
formative/summative
pre/post
performance based
Variety of Strategies for Instructing Gifted Students higher level questioning
problem based learning
inquiry based learning
differentiated learning
Develop Metacognitive Thinking model thought processes
develop self-regulation
encourage reflection
ask complex questions
Strategies for addressing the needs of Gifted adjust age restrictions
increase access to app. learning opportunities
adapt peer settings to meet academic/social needs
acceleration
locate content experts
Various Purposes of Assessment planning & instruction
identification
placement
documenting growth
Qualitative Assessment Instruments observations
checklists
parent/teacher recommendations
portfolios
work samples
Education
Updated Questions and
Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Early Indicators of Giftedness verbal ability
curiosity & imagination
early achievement of milestones
ability to focus intensely
accelerated rate of learning
Different Types of Giftedness intellectual
academic
creative
leadership
visual and performing arts
Cognitive Characteristics memory, focus, metacognition, capacity for learning
originality, creativity, innovation, insight
rate of learning
depth of knowledge (DOK)
analogical thinking and reasoning
communication skills
abstract - conceptual learning
Range of Social - Emotional Characteristics perfectionism, persistence, grit
emotional intensity, idealism, empathy
intrinsic motivation
self-awareness
sense of humor
preference for intellectual peers
extremes with emotions, more sensitivity, more anxiety, and guilt,
Social characteristics of intellectually gs seeing justice, understanding abstract concepts, advanced moral reasoning, wants
to beat their own test scores (internal motivation), not worried about grades or
teachers approval
aesthetic characteristics of intellectually gs overexcitabilities or supersensitivities (Dabrowski) heightened awareness of senses
(sensory processing disorders), can be moved by beauty
characteristics of intellectually gifted children social: seeing justice done, actions for unfairness, perfectionists
asesthetic: sensitivity issues, appreciation for arts imaginagtion: vivid, dreams
advanced organizational skills
bossy
lack of tolerance for theirs or someone elses short comings
curious, inquisitive, Enjoys solving problems dealing with abstract ideas sensitive
oversensitive to rejection
Gifted students with co-existing disabilities emotional, psychiatric, behavioral, or learning disabilities. ADHD (high energy, rapid
speech, poor handwriting, impulsive actions), OCD
Characteristics of Under represented student populations standardized test scores can be lower due to :difficult life circumstances, lack of
parental support, minority cultural values and behaviors, lack of language
proficiency, disabilities, depression, lack of faith, trust in schools, behavioral issues,
or illness.
Common Stereotypes socially shy and inept
excels in all academic areas
lack of interest in nonacademic pursuits
capable of learning on their own
easily identified
, Factors that May Affect Development socioeconomic status
culture
English proficiency
race, gender, ethnicity, peer relationships
availability of services, quality of instruction
age of identification
home support
coexisting conditions and exceptionalities
Variety of Causes for Underachievement cultural influences
pressure to conform
fear of failure, low self-esteem, boredom
lack of supportive academic environment
unsupportive family
transience (frequent moving)
Strategies to Address Underachievement choice based learning
incremental goal setting
supportive partnerships
recognize success
Range of Service Options/ (Continuum of Placement) general ed with differentiation
varied group settings
pull-out/self contained
special, alternative & virtual/magnet schools
advanced classes
dual enrollment
How to differentiate General Ed Curriculum increase complexity and depth of content
modify pace of learning
create opportunities for creativity & innovation
allow for independent study
Types of Assessment Data to Inform Instruction formal/informal
formative/summative
pre/post
performance based
Variety of Strategies for Instructing Gifted Students higher level questioning
problem based learning
inquiry based learning
differentiated learning
Develop Metacognitive Thinking model thought processes
develop self-regulation
encourage reflection
ask complex questions
Strategies for addressing the needs of Gifted adjust age restrictions
increase access to app. learning opportunities
adapt peer settings to meet academic/social needs
acceleration
locate content experts
Various Purposes of Assessment planning & instruction
identification
placement
documenting growth
Qualitative Assessment Instruments observations
checklists
parent/teacher recommendations
portfolios
work samples
