Topic 1: Learners who are gifted and talented

Definition and Cause

Visual Arts:

Definition: Visual arts refer to creative expressions through visual mediums such
as painting, drawing, sculpture, and design.

Cause: Giftedness in visual arts can be attributed to an innate talent for

perceiving and creating visual compositions, a strong imagination, early
exposure to art, and a deep passion for artistic expression.

Music:

Definition: Musical giftedness involves exceptional talent and skill in playing

instruments, composing music, or singing.

Cause: Musical giftedness may arise from an innate sense of rhythm and pitch,
early exposure to music, supportive mentors or teachers, and a strong drive to
practice and develop musical abilities.

Intellectual Giftedness:

Definition: Intellectual giftedness encompasses a high level of cognitive abilities,

such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and a capacity for rapid learning.

Cause: Intellectual giftedness can be influenced by genetic factors, a

stimulating and intellectually rich environment during early development,
access to educational resources, and a natural curiosity to explore and learn.

Performing Arts:

Definition: Performing arts talent includes excellence in acting, dancing, or other

live performance forms.
Cause: Giftedness in performing arts may be nurtured by early exposure to
performing arts activities, passionate dedication to honing performance skills,
supportive mentors or coaches, and a deep emotional connection to the art
form.

Characteristics of a student who are gifted and talented

Visual Arts

Abilities:

Students that are artistically talented frequently exhibit talent in their chosen
field, whether it be sculpting, painting, ceramics, drawing, or another one.
Students that are artistically talented frequently demonstrate a great sense of
creativity. They take chances, use modern methods, interesting materials, and
push the limits of art. Students that are artistically talented frequently want to
express themselves via their art and perceive it as an extension of themselves.

Strengths:

Students with artistic aptitude display a fluidity of expression, they demonstrate

the integration of perception, feeling, and thought. They are exceptionally
creative and there is a directness to the expression that is inspired by personally
significant events. Talented students who are artists live their art, they are a part
of it. They express an innate yearning for visual expression through their very
individualized art. They typically have intellect levels above average.

Weaknesses:
They are unable to quickly write down their ideas, they don’t require inputs. A
thought inspires another. In some areas, they could have a highly developed
sense. (For instance, motion, space, rhythm, or color.)

Music

Abilities:

High musical talent results in a natural ability to perceive all the components of
music. Children follow along with their bodies since they lack the vocal range or
instrument proficiency to match this. In a similar vein, a musically talented child
will be able to identify songs from just a few sounds.

Strengths:

Gifted and talented students in music demonstrate early evidence of expert

performance, outstanding listening skills (including rapid memorization, analysis,
and evaluative ability), and superior understanding of musical information.

Weaknesses:

Learners can occasionally struggle with working in teams, fitting into new genres,
or dealing with performance anxiety because of high expectations, which can
cause burnout. They may also encounter difficulties when experimenting with
various musical genres or working in teams because their abilities could be more
focused.

Intellectual Giftedness

§ Abilities and Strength

§ Excellent memory

§ Verbal skills, creative reasoning, analyzing and problem solving.

 § Advanced comprehension

§ Emotionally Intelligent Weakness

Weakness

§ Prone to anxiety and depression

§ Competitive

§ Struggle to socialize

§ Eager desperate

Performing Arts

§ Abilities and Strength

§ Confident

§ Resilient and self-disciplined

§ Flexible Teamwork

§ Analytical mind

Weakness

§ Precarious Career

§ Pressured

§ Apprehensive

§ Difficulty with memorization

Effects on Students learning

Visual Arts:

• Increased motivation and engagement

• Enhanced self-esteem

Music:

• Improved academic performance

• Enhanced creativity and innovation.

• More motivated and engagement. *Increased confidence.

Intellectual Giftedness:

*Academic achievement:

*Extremely Motivated and Confident:

*Great Problem-solvers:

*More Creative and imaginative:

Performing Arts:

These students appreciate more on the arts and culture:

*Increased self-confidence:

*Enhanced creativity:

*Improved academic achievement

Guidelines in creating a safe and secure learning environment:

1. Know your students’ strengths and weaknesses.

2. Individualized approach.

3. Emotional support.

4. Implement strict anti-bullying policy.

5. Collaboration and peer interaction.

6. Professional and parental involvement

7. Promote equity and inclusion.

8. Continuous Assessment.

References:

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