Philosophy of Gifted Education
The
Pennridge School District believes that all children
require and deserve opportunities to realize their
intellectual potential according to their
individual abilities and needs. In support of this belief, the District
will pursue a rigorous academic program utilizing
differentiation of instruction,
flexible grouping patterns, and enrichment and/or acceleration where
appropriate, to provide children with challenges that correspond
to their demonstrated
pace and level of learning. Gifted students will be given opportunities
to interact with students of similar abilities so
that they may delve into questions,
subjects and issues in depth. They will be given opportunities to develop
higher—level thinking, critical thinking, divergent thinking, problem-solving,
communication, leadership, group dynamics, research and independent study
skills. This philosophy will be reflected in an environment that is sensitive
to individual interests and social and emotional needs.
K-12
Gifted Program Goals and Objectives
Goal
1: Students will develop/foster/enhance the ability to
use higher-level
thinking skills.
1.1 Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge.
1.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze information.
1.3 Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize information.
1.4 Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate information. Goal
2: Students will develop/foster/enhance the ability to think critically.
2.1 Students will demonstrate the ability to support their opinions with
evidence.
2.2 Students will demonstrate the ability to consider differing viewpoints.
2.3 Students will demonstrate the ability to question sources of information.
2.4 Students will demonstrate the ability to predict outcomes or solutions.
2.5 Students will demonstrate the ability to establish criteria for judgement
and judge according to those criteria.
Goal 3: Students will develop/foster/enhance
the ability to think divergently.
3.1 Students will exhibit fluency in thinking.
3.2 Students will exhibit flexibility in thinking.
3.3 Students will exhibit originality.
3.4 Students will exhibit the ability to elaborate and generate more
than one idea or solution.
Goal 4: Students will develop/foster/enhance
the ability to solve problems.
4.1 Students will develop the ability to identify and analyze a problem
utilizing various strategies (i.e. identify patterns, draw inferences,
use deductive/inductive
reasoning).
4.2 Students will develop the ability to collect pertinent data.
4.3 Students will develop the ability to brainstorm and evaluate
possible solutions to problems.
4.4 Students will develop the ability to draw conclusions.
Goal 5: Students will develop/foster/enhance the ability to communicate
effectively.
5.1 Students will develop the ability to use a variety of both verbal
and nonverbal forms of communication.
5.2 Students will be able to develop the ability to offer and accept
constructive criticism.
Goal 6: Students will develop/foster/enhance research and independent
study skills.
6.1 Students will develop the ability to research information efficiently
using the steps involved in the research process.
6.2 Students will be able to gather information from a variety of
sources.
6.3 Students will be able to communicate the results of their research
to theirs.
6.4 Students will be able to demonstrate task commitment in setting
and achieving goals.
6.5 Students will be able to accept responsibility for their work.
6.6 Students will demonstrate the ability to take initiative in planning
their work and using their time effectively.
Goal 7: Students will
develop/foster/enhance interpersonal skills.
7.1 Students will demonstrate leadership qualities.
7.2 Students will demonstrate then ability to work cooperatively
with others.
7.3 Students will demonstrate the ability to take risks.
7.4 Students will demonstrate the ability to collect and organize
information.
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