1. 3 PERSPECTIVES THAT
FAIL GIFTED STUDENTS
And What You Can Do About It
Lisa DaVia Rubenstein, Ph.D.
Ball State University
Heidelberg University Education Summit
March 24, 2016
12. WHO IS GIFTED?
Cognitive Characteristics: Learns at a faster pace and
processes at a deeper level
Affective Characteristics: May demonstrate
asynchronous development, underachievement,
empathy/social justice/sensitivities, and
perfectionism
13. EVERYONE IS GIFTED.
Recognize when students have needs that are not
being met. (e.g., pre-assess, examine assessment
scores, observe)
Recognize a variety of degrees and domains of
giftedness.
Construct learning opportunities speciïŹc for those
needs. (not more...next...)
v. Everyone has gifts.
#1
What you can do:
14.
15. Graph Me
Reading Math Board Games Sewing Running Building Dancing
Everyone has gifts.
17. Tier 1
1. What is the 5th letter?
2. What is the 10th letter?
3. What is the 15th letter?
4. What pattern do you see?
Tier 2
Consider the name Dustin. Would
the 19th letter be a D? Explain.
Tier 3
Use the name âSarahâ.
32. GIFTED STUDENTS WILL BE
SUCCESSFUL ON THEIR OWN.
Potential for dropping out
Lack of failure opportunities
Lack of self-actualization
Excellence Gap (next...)
#2
Without a challenging education:
38. GIFTED STUDENTS WILL BE
SUCCESSFUL ON THEIR OWN.
Consider studentsâ cultural backgrounds and SES.
Again, recognize gifted students. Provide
opportunities for growth.
Provide support systems, including opportunities to
work with intellectual peers and access to counselors.
Advocate for special services. Would acceleration be
appropriate?
#2
What you can do:
44. âAâ GIFTED PROGRAM
IS SUFFICIENT.
Carefully match a studentâs needs (degree and
domain) with the appropriate service.
Ensure the program provides a therapeutic dosage
(effective).
Provide a continuum of services. Dedicate sufïŹcient
resources. (next...)
#3
What you can do: