Kittatinny Regional High School
Gifted and Talented Education
Curriculum for gifted and talented students is specifically designed to challenge academically advanced learners and provides experiences that require critical thinking, problem solving, independent study skills, communication, and persistence in the face of challenges. When engaged in high quality gifted services, students will develop their unique abilities, maintain their passion for learning, and have the opportunity to contribute to the strength and vitality of our school and community.
As a result of offering differentiated curriculum and personalized support, gifted students will have the opportunity to achieve district goals at the level commensurate with their talent. They will also be challenged to apply their knowledge and skills in complex and advanced ways so that they can continue to develop academically.
Given the diverse needs of gifted and talented learners, services must be flexible and responsive to the needs of particular learners. The instructional environment for gifted and talented learners must encourage and nurture inquiry, flexibility and critical and creative thinking and must be delivered in an environment that engenders positive attitudes toward learning.
As a result of offering differentiated curriculum and personalized support, gifted students will have the opportunity to achieve district goals at the level commensurate with their talent. They will also be challenged to apply their knowledge and skills in complex and advanced ways so that they can continue to develop academically.
Given the diverse needs of gifted and talented learners, services must be flexible and responsive to the needs of particular learners. The instructional environment for gifted and talented learners must encourage and nurture inquiry, flexibility and critical and creative thinking and must be delivered in an environment that engenders positive attitudes toward learning.
Overall Program Goals
- To develop a strong, positive self-image within the gifted and talented student which will result in the student’s recognition and acceptance of his/her unique capabilities, in the ability to communicate effectively, and in the motivation to achieve according to his/her potential
- To develop learning and motivational behaviors within the gifted and talented student which will result in the student’s acquiring effective work habits, an attitude of personal and social responsibility, and a love of learning that will hopefully continue and flourish throughout the student’s lifetime.
- To provide a variety of learning experiences and educational opportunities particularly suited to the needs of the gifted child, one which encourages the higher cognitive skills of divergent and convergent thinking, decision making, creativity, logical reasoning and evaluation.
Different Learners
A High Achiever
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A Gifted Learner
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A Creative Thinker
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Kingore, B. (Spring 2004). High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Learner. Understanding Our Gifted.
from www.bertiekingore.com
from www.bertiekingore.com