Η εκπαίδευση χαρισματικών μαθητών μέσω STEAM

Abstract

Greek Mensa Gifted Children Education Programs are designed to reinforce cognitive and socio-emotional skills to ages 4-17 yrs. In the above mentioned programs implemented in the context of STEAM education, in conjunction with the educational strategies used, the aim was, apart from enriching the knowledge, to qualitatively develop the skills of gifted students. They, also, empower critical thinking, to acquire team spirit, externalize emotions, enhancing self-esteem and self-knowledge, managing roles within the team, and developing creativity skills. By utilizing the qualitative research approach of phenomenological research, in two sections of ten gifted students, ages 13-17, who attended the “Human Performance” program in the framework of Gifted Educational Cycle (October 2018 - May 2019), we observed how gifted students of our sample responds to the intentions and objectives of the programs. The results have been positive, as students expanded their potential, developed their ideas and revealed aspects of themselves, while cultivated a trusting relationship with the gifted educator- coach in a learning environment that takes into account diversity, preferences, and the interests of these students.