Giftedness in early childhood:<i>The search for complexity and connection</i>

Harrison, Cathie

doi:10.1080/02783190409554246

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“…In terms of cognitive behaviors, a fast pace of learning, exceptional memory, extended concentration span, ability to understand complex concepts, enhanced observational ability, curiosity, and an advanced sense of humor should be apparent (e.g. Harrison 2003). Most research in giftedness has so far concentrated on intellectual and academic aspects.…”

Section: General Giftednessmentioning

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Research On and Activities For Mathematically Gifted Students

Singer

Sheffield

Freiman

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Section: General Giftednessmentioning

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Research On and Activities For Mathematically Gifted Students

Singer

Sheffield

Freiman

et al. 2016

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“…Overexcitabilities, temperament, advanced and complex interests as well as the need for advanced social interactions with peers (not necessarily age peers) in gifted young children can definitely challenge adults who live, care for or work with them in early childhood settings and school (Harrison, 2005). We all know that the more intense these excitabilities the lesser acceptance the child will get from adults and age peers around him/her.…”

Section: Overexcitabilities Behaviour and Temperament -The Need To Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Social and Emotional Issues of Gifted Young Children

Sampson¹

2013

Apex

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“…Technology facilitates making connections among ideas that originate in a variety of materials (Sak, 2004). These new connections give students who are gifted ideas about what to research or how to treat theories (Harrison, 2004).…”

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“…Technology can offer access to materials at all levels of complexity, so students can find information at the level they prefer. Gifted students move relatively quickly from concrete ideas to more abstract ideas compared to other students (Harrison, 2004;Smith & Wietz, 2003). Advanced software can allow students to process all kinds of information and transform it to suit their purposes.…”

Section: Complexitymentioning

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“…Differentiating the levels or types of complexity benefits gifted students, who are more engaged in learning when they encounter tasks that emphasize challenge (Betts, Tardrew, & Ysseldyke, 2004;Harrison, 2004;Kimball, 2001), complexity ("Digital Imaging," 2001Harrison, 2004), and high levels of learning (Kimball, 2001;Wighting, 2006). Technology can offer access to materials at all levels of complexity, so students can find information at the level they prefer.…”

Section: Complexitymentioning

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Technology to the Rescue: Appropriate Curriculum for Gifted Students

Zimlich¹

2017

IJLTER

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Abstract. An appropriate curriculum for students who are gifted will meet their learning needs and motivate them to stay engaged in the learning process. In an effort to provide an appropriate curriculum for gifted students, one possibility is to provide a behavior trap. Behavior traps are learning activities that entice students to engage due to interest in the content or activity itself. Behavior traps motivate because they are easy to do at first and then reinforce motivation later to encourage continued engagement (Albert & Heward, 1996). Technology can be both a tool to provide a behavior trap and also a behavior trap in and of itself. Students who are gifted benefit when curriculum provides practice with complex topics, critical thinking, self-reflection, creativity, and access to mentors for scaffolding. This is essential for helping students who are gifted to reach their potential. Technology and what can be done with technology in educational settings can provide complexity in differentiated or individualized learning. Students' critical thinking skills and metacognition can be built through problem solving, projects, and simulations enhanced or provided by technology. Students can compare their work with peers in other locations or have access to mentors who might not otherwise be available. Specialized software and equipment can be used to help build academic skills and also develop creativity. Technology can help teachers meet the standards for gifted education programs, but only if teachers choose to implement technology in meaningful ways that meet the needs of students who are gifted.

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Giftedness in early childhood:The search for complexity and connection

Cited by 86 publications

References 21 publications

Research On and Activities For Mathematically Gifted Students

Research On and Activities For Mathematically Gifted Students

Social and Emotional Issues of Gifted Young Children

Technology to the Rescue: Appropriate Curriculum for Gifted Students

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