EAP0203 Assignment 2A: Presentation on Gifted and Talented Students

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of gifted and talented students, covering key aspects such as definitions, qualities, and educational needs. It delves into the specifics of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs, highlighting their focus on enriching and accelerating education. The presentation discusses various theories and models used for identifying and supporting gifted students, including Gagne’s Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT) and Renzulli’s Three-ring Model. It also touches upon the educational provisions in Western Australia, emphasizing special programs and the training of teachers to cater to the unique needs of these students. The conclusion reiterates the importance of specialized education for gifted and talented students and underscores the role of various assessment tools and programs in identifying these students. The presentation includes references to support the information provided.

Gifted & Talented
Students
Assignment 2 A

Overview of the
Presentation
O Introduction
O Definition of gifted and talented
students
O Qualities of the gifted and talented
O Educational Needs
O Gagne’s Differentiated
O 3 ring Model
O Conclusion
O References

Introduction
O Gifted education (Gifted and Talented Education-
GATE) includes special practices, theories and
procedures used for gifted or talented children
(Cannon, Broyles, Seibel & Anderson, 2009).
O Focus of GATE is to enrich and accelerate education.
O Such programs in Western Australia are aimed at
teaching additional materials and keeping student
progressing through the curriculum at the same
rate.
O The presentation includes description of various
theories that are used for Gifted and Talented
students

Definition of Gifted and
Talented Students
O There are no specific definition for gifted and
talented students, rather there are multiple
indications used by varied groups (Briggs, Reis
& Sullivan, 2008).
O Students who are talented in music, logical
reasoning, mathematics or language is
regarded as gifted or talented.
O There is a globally accepted definition of
giftedness.

O In text Ref- (Department of
Education WA, 2018)

Qualities of the gifted and
talented
O Multiple intelligence idea allows new way to
think regarding students having special gifts
and talents.
O Such students abilities are generally
demonstrated through standardized tests or
through school achievements (Capern &
Hammond, 2014).
O Such students generally learn quickly and
more independently compared to students at
their age. Generally they are very motivated
with challenging task. They have high
standards for achievements.

Educational Needs
O Gifted and Talented students have special
needs. Hence, once identified they need to
receive special education and guidance in
order to accelerate their skills and knowledge
levels.
O The Federal government of Australia and
Department of Education offers special
education in 20 selected public secondary
schools, that includes a full selective academic
school, an arts college, a regional school with
an online program allowing children to study a
specially designed curriculum.

Gagne’s Differentiated Model of
Giftedness and Talent (DMGT)
 INTELLECTUAL
 CREATIVE
 SOCIAL
 PHYSICAL

Gagne’s Differentiated Model of
Giftedness and Talent (DMGT)
O The model makes a clear distinction between
giftedness and talent.
O While giftedness is used as a possession and
use of untrained expressing of natural abilities,
which is referred to as aptitude or gifts (Erwin
& Worrell, 2012).
O Talent is used to indicate a mastery of superior
developed ability.
O A student is regarded as gifted, if placed
amongst 10% of his or her peer group.

Alternate models
of giftedness
ORenzulli 3 ring Model
 Above average Ability
 Task commitment
 Creativity
General
Abilities
Task
Commitment
Creativity

Renzulli’s Three-ring
Conception of Giftedness
O Adopting the model of behaviour will
allow teaching students who are
gifted and talented (Elhoweris,
2008).
O It will also allow guiding students
towards special education and
meeting their educational needs.

John Hopkins Center for
Talented Youth- Grades 2-8
In text Ref- (John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth,
2018)