Clinical Assistant Professor of Gifted and Creative Education University of Georgia at Athens Vernon Rockville, Connecticut, United States
Short Description: Are gifted students good at everything? Is giftedness genetic? People believe many things about giftedness, gifted students, and gifted education. Two important stakeholder groups in gifted education are researchers and practitioners, but do they believe the same things? If these groups believe different things, what might the consequences be? Come prepared to think, discuss, and challenge your own beliefs.
Learning Objectives:
Participants learn about broader beliefs systems concerning giftedness, gifted students, and gifted education.
Participants analyze their own beliefs and discuss the consequences of thinking certain things about giftedness.
Participants explore other groups’ beliefs about giftedness and gifted students, fostering dialogue and critical thinking relevant to teaching, research, and advocacy.
