Εκπαίδευση χαρισματικών παιδιών

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to study the way in which gifted-talented children are educated, demonstrating skills more developed than those expected for the mental level of their age, so that they learn so quickly and they absorb continuously a wide range of concepts. In the context of general education class, the formal curriculum, unable to respond to the particular challenges posed by these children, needs to be modified, in order to develop completely their potential, their talents and remain undiminished their interest during of the lesson. Therefore, emphasis will be given to the criteria for the differentiation of the educational program and the various practices that can be applied. Based on these practices, some teaching models have been formed, which recommend vivid examples of differentiation of curriculum for the benefit of special education in the gifted students. The teaching of gifted children can be also take place in alternative settings outside the normal classroom.