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Havighurst
“The talented or gifted child is one who shows consistenly
remarkable performance in any worthwhile line of endeavour”
Witty
“Gifted children are those whose performance is consistently
remarkable in music, art,social leadership and other forms of expression”
Prem Pasricha
A.Positive characteristics
Keen observation.
Education of the gifted children
1. Separate schools.
Separate schools for the gifted children and adequate
facilities should be provided in these schools so that gifted
children may be helped in developing their specific
abilities and potentials.
2Acceleration
Acceleration offers opportunity for a gifted pupil to
move at a lace appropriate to his ability and maturity and a
complete an educational programme in less than the
ordinary amount of time. It involves advancing the gifted
child rapidly from grade in school so that he enters college
earlier than others.
3. Double promotion
If a child shows an extraordinary achievment in one
class, he may be given a double promotion.
4. Special schools
In some countries of the world, separate schools have
been provided for such students.
5.Summer schools
These schools may planned during sumemer
vacations.The students are selected on the basis of
tests,interview and previous school records. The students are
provided with the best available books which they may
consult for writing their project reports and for holding
discussions in the class.After the programme is over the
students return to their regular schools.
6. Enrichment programmes
Enrichment programmes aim to bring additional
educational opportunities for the gifted children.It may include
Special seminars
Work on independent project
Independent library reading
Construction of models
Experimentation and independent research