Contributions
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The use of innovative forms of teaching and learning, supported by information and communication technology (ICT) is a necessity today. It is also necessary for the teachers to know the different didactic approaches and possibilities for the effective use of ICT in the pedagogical process. The present and the future … More
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Counselors play a unique role in helping to make acceleration decisions and in supporting students during and after acceleration occurs. Unfortunately, most counselors do not receive training specific to acceleration in their graduate programs. The goal of this session is to provide counselors with information about the research supporting acceleration … More
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Challenges and Strategies for 2e Students Taking Spanish Language Classes at the University LevelPaper
Presenter(s): Sonia Rey-MontejoStudents who are gifted and twice exceptional often receive accommodations in middle school and high school to provide support when learning foreign languages. Looking ahead to college or university study, many degree programs require students to take foreign language classes. Three strategies that 2e student can use to garner support … More -
Creating encouraging environment for talented students – practical examplesPaper
Presenter(s): Kristina RenkoTalented children are individuals with high abilities who are capable of accomplishing great achievements and are identified as such by experts (Ferberžer, 2002). Contemporary trends in literature and practical experience show, among other things, that we should change the way we work with these gifted learners: we should focus on … More -
The starting point for creating encouraging learning environment was the discovery that in Slovenia the work with talented students is not efficient enough in terms of planning. Although we have a lot of literature about the mentioned topic and there are legal documents covering this topic, schools have to rely … More
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Differentiating UP! Using the Enrichment, Extension & Enhancement (E3) ModelPaper
Presenter(s): Richard CashStudies abound that report little differentiation is happening for gifted learners in the general classroom. Even with substantial focus placed on professional development around differentiation, very little has changed over many decades for advanced learners (VanTassel-Baska & Stambaugh, 2010). Teachers lack time, skills and knowledge to differentiate adequately for advanced … More -
English picture books in English lessons in the first cycle of primary schoolPaper
Presenter(s): Maja KmeclTwo important factors for learning English as a foreign language with young learners are the desire to learn and the enthusiasm for foreign languages. Teachers need to consider that young learners perceive the world holistically and learning a foreign language depends on their developmental stage. Young learners learn a new … More -
Experience of a Gifted Student about the Struggles of Learning During the Pandemic and Transitioning Back to Normal LearningPaper
Presenter(s): Rayna AxelsonIn this session I will share 3 experiences that I have had as a gifted student. The first relates to learning during the pandemic. Online learning during the pandemic was something many students have never experienced before. The hours in front of the screen really took a toll on many … More -
Gen Z Gives Way to the Pandemic Generation: Understanding Generational Talent DevelopmentPaper
Presenter(s): Claire E. HughesEvery generation begins with a bang. There is a defining moment that marks the end of one period of time and the beginning of another. It’s marked by a “Where were you when....?”, and we real- ize there was a Before and there was an After. We might recognize it … More -
Gifted Student Reflections about Fighting Societal Expectations of a Gifted Student's Academic Interests and Learning StylePaper
Presenter(s): Seylon Versalles-ShiggsIn this session I will share three experiences that I have had as a gifted student. The first relates to discovering your unique learning style and setting yourself up for success in an industrial age schooling environment. By definition, the Industrial age schooling environment follows a one-size-fits-all model to educating … More -
Gifted Student Reflections about My Experience as a Woman in Computer Science and Engineering CoursesPaper
Presenter(s): Lydia MalenIn this session I will share 3 experiences that I have had as a gifted student. The first relates to the steps that are required to build confidence in challenging courses. The second relates to studying STEM courses as a woman experiencing underrepresentation. The third relates to experiencing achievement in … More