assignment
- 1. THEORETICAL BASES OF GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT TOPIC : GIFTED CHILD SUBMITTED BY, PRAVITHA K K GEOGRAPHY ROLL. NO. 11
- 2. INTRODUCTION In a class there are individual differences. Some children are average, some backward and some gifted. A wide variations and deviation are found nearly in all attributes and traits of personality and patterns of human behaviour. The term exceptional is used here for a seperate and in many ways distinct category or class of children who have markedly above average or below average traits and characteristic which makes them fundamently different from the general or average population of children. These children begins to demonstrate signs of their exceptionality from their very birth or during their developmental stages as they race ahead or lag behind in terms of natural growth and development in various dimensions- physical, mental, emotional, social and moral etc. to such an extent that they exhibit symptoms of maladjustment with average children and with the average ways and means of their upbringing and education. The teacher is expected to adjust his teaching work in relation to all the type of children. So here through this assignment I am going to study detail about gifted children ,how to identify them, their characteristics, nature, needs and problems and the education or special arrangement given to them. MEANING AND DEFINITION
- 3. The gifted child is the one who possess outstanding abilities or potential in the area of general intellectual capacity, specific academic aptitude, creative or productive thinking, leadership ability, visual or performing arts and psycho-motor activity. Marland report (1972) The gifted child is the one who exhibits superiority in general intelligence or the one who is in possession of special abilities of a higher order in the fields which are not necessarily associated with a high intelligence quotient. Prem Pasricha (1964) Giftedness is need not be necessarily associated with high performance on some general intelligence test. A peron who shows outstanding or remarkable performance in other sphere of activity regardless of his average I. Q. Or lowers scholastic acheivement may also be termed as gifted. NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF GIFTED OR TALENTED
- 4. CHILDREN The gifted child is essentially an exceptional child. In comparison to children of his own group, he is superior in some ability or group of abilities. In most cases, the gifted child invariably exhibits superior performance only in the area or areas of his giftedness. A gifted child need not necessarily possess a very high intelligence quotient (I.Q) If he receives proper attension and opportunity for self expression and development, gifted child can make a noteworthy contribution to the welfare of society, the nation and humanity at large. The gifted child grasp abstract idea more easily. THE IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED CHILDREN The identification of gifted children is utmost important so that adequate provision and special education to them can be given for their nourishment. The following list of identifying characteristics prepared by De Haan and Kough can be of great help in the identification of intellectually gifted or academically talented. Learns rapidly and easily. Uses a great deal of common sense and practical knowledge. Think clearly, recognizes relationships, comprehends meanings. Retain what he has heard or read without much rote drill. Knows about many things of which most students are unaware. Has a large vocabulary, which he uses easily and accurately. Can read books that are one or two years in advance of the rest of the class. Performs difficult mental tasks. Ask many questions, has wide range of interests. Is alert, keenly observant and respond quickly.
- 5. Through observation, intelligence test,aptitude test, inventory, anecdotal records, and achievement test etc. We can identify the gifted and talented children. NEED AND PROBLEMS OF GIFTED CHILDREN Unlike the normal children gifted children have certain special needs like a) the need for knowledge and understanding b) creativity and ingenuity, c) the development of his exceptional abilities d) the need for self actualization or self expression The gifted child strive for the satisfaction and opportunities and facilities for the realization of the specific needs. If he experiences difficulty in the accomplishment of these needs he becomes disturbed, mentally and emotionally. This led to a sort of maladjustment and he becomes a problem child. The gifted child needs a proper environment for his development. He is exceptionally curious and has thirst of knowledge and in the habit of asking searching questions. Parents and teachers who do not understand his urges usually snub him. He want appreciation for his ingenuity in a scientific field or any other, but does not get it. Consequently he feels insecure and rejected and any sort of mishandling from the part of teachers and parents make him a nuisance. He cannot adjust with his fellow students. He consider them inferior and foolish may even dislike them, they inturn become jealous of him. The gifted children in this way does not get recognition from his peers and face a sort of rejection, as a result he either become withdrawn or aggressive and hostile. The gifted children are faced with problems of adjustment in our usual system of classroom, instruction. Teacher in the classrooms usually plan work for an average child and the same task is assigned to all the children in the class. For the gifted
- 6. children this is no challenge and he either finishes the assignment much ahead of others. He thus become restless, careless, inattendive and idle and often become mischief and indulging in the acts of indiscipline. In this way due to lack of adequate facilities, suitable environment and ignorance about their specific needs and problems, the gifted children are at the risk of being turned into maladjusted or abnormal personalities. Under these circumstance their superior talents go to waste. Therefore there is a clear need for special care and proper education to be give to the gifted children. EDUCATION FOR THE GIFTED CHILD As we seen the needs and special requirements of the gifted children, while considering this, education for him should be organized. We may think of the following types of special arrangements for providing for the gifted child in education. Giving early promotion Expanding the content of the studies. Grouping seperately for education. Enrichment programmes. Giving early promotion It may also called acceleration or double promotion. He is either promoted to the next higher grade. This method help him to develop further according to his merits.as a result the educational process to him is no more boring. Expanding the contents of studies
- 7. Under this method the gifted child is advised to make an advanced study of the subject concerned. For example if he is taught some aspects of Mahatma Gandhi’s life, he may encourage to read an independant book on the same. Similarly the topics under science, mathematics an other subjects are expanded as a challenge to the special abilities. Ability grouping or seperate classes There is a seperate schools for gifted children so as to adequate facilities should be provided in these schools to help them in developing their specific abilities and potencialities. ‘Navayug Schools’ and ‘Navodaya Vidhyalaya’ in 1986 are schools for the gifted in rural area. Segregation of gifted children within same school in to a seperate section also involves the danger. This plan is known as ability grouping. But it is undemocratic and likely to lose sympathy for others and may become self centered. Enrichment programmes It involves selection and organization of leraning experiences and activities appropriate to the child’s adequate development. It include additional educational opportunities to gifted children. It includes; a) special assignments b) work on independant projects. c) preparation of report and participation in panel discussion. d) construction of models, aid material and improvied appartus. e) participation in the organization of co curricular activities and f) experimentation and independant research.
- 8. CONCLUSION It is to be concluded that though gifted children are few in population, they are a resource. Provide them challenges and opportunities to stimulate their mental development. They deserves special treatment and need adequate stimulation. So through these assignment I could understand the nature and characteristics of the gifted children and the specific care and attention they need to excel in their education. REFERENCES S. K Mangal- Advanced Educational Psychology S. P. Chaube- Educational Psychology