Contributions
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ADHD is a neurobiological brain difference. In this seminar, Neuropsychologist, Liz Adams, PhD, will share some new insights from recent neuroimaging research and offer real-life implications. We will also discuss some ways that ADHD symptoms can present in daily life, both in and outside the school setting. Finally, we will … More
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Academic acceleration occurs when a student moves through the curriculum at a rate faster than typical. The decision to accelerate a student should be data informed and made only after careful consideration of student’s instructional needs and social and emotional well-being. In this session, the presenter will discuss the process … More
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Inclusive classrooms are those that accommodate for all special needs learners- those with learning disability/ies (LD) or those who are gifted (GL). In the 1997 curriculum reformation, Lebanon officially recognized one type of these learners-the LD. This recognition gave the LD community well-deserved help and the ability to be included … More
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Creating strength-based-talent-focused home environments to support the growth and well-being of complex and creative childrenPaper
Presenter(s): Tiffany ChaikoComplex and creative children have traits that are impacted by context and this can cause new traits to emerge (Reis et al., 2014). When contexts are psychologically safe and supportive of their asynchronous strengths, interests, and needs, these children experience well-being and positive growth (Ryan & Deci, 2017; Tetreault, 2021; … More -
All definitions of giftedness agree that high achievement is an indispensable part of it. However, there are differences when it comes to defining the elements that lead to above-average achievement. According to Joseph Renzulli, three elements constitute giftedness and contribute to exceptional achievement. These are high intellectual abilities, dedication to … More
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Determinants of creative self-efficacy in math among girls and boysPaper
Presenter(s): Aleksandra GajdaAccording to Bandura's theory creative self-efficacy is a belief of a person about their ability to undertake creative activities and the ability to bring them to the end. Numerous studies on creative self-efficacy confirm the existence of a number of predictors of its level, e.g. the level of creativity, attention … More -
Different Pathways in Learning and Achievements: Emotional and Cognitive Needs of Gifted StudentsPaper
Presenter(s): Jelisaveta ŠafranjThis study aims to investigate the cognitive and emotional demands of gifted students and their correlations with variables such as gender and year of study. The investigation included 25 gifted students selected from among 254 examinees. Participants were undergraduate and graduate students—five students for each year of study at the … More -
MEET THE DIRECTOR: Conversations about Giftedness, Trauma, Empowerment & Identity with Filmmaker Marc Smolowitz from THE G WORD Independent filmmaker Marc Smolowitz is currently in post-production on THE G WORD -- a feature-length documentary that aims to be the most ambitious and comprehensive film to date on the topics of … More
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Getting Out of the Quagmire: A Roadmap for Redirecting Underachievers and Selective ProducersPaper
Presenter(s): Richard CashStudents don’t naturally underachieve. It is often through misguided and unchallenging learning experiences that lead them to underperform or selectively produce. It may also develop out of a learning difference. Helping students develop constructive attitudes towards personal growth has a tremendous effect on achievement. This session will show you how … More -
We are dealing with a concept of being gifted for a couple of decades. Just like that, we are recognizing and dealing with gifted children in school every day. In this conditions that is everything but easy. Besides gifted children there is also 20 other students and at least half … More