Balanced research and practice In this multimodal, performative talk, we will meet an existentially estranged, gifted young adult. We are going to discover through storytelling that this person will be invited by his mentor to start a dialogue with four representatives of nature. They will invite...
Practice based This talk is a creative walk down memory lane and an expressive invitation to start exploring your creative potential with an open, curious view and a nonconformist ground attitude because then we can focus on the process and developmental potential lying in front of...
Balanced research and practice The symposium will explore findings and application for learners with High Ability dealing with issues of disadvangtage and marginalisation in four different contexts.The first Paper focuses on the use of formal academic langauge (or lack thereof) and the impact on testing results....
Practice based The purpose of this workshop is to present an online mentoring program initiative for gifted high school students in Abu Dhabi. The program serves as a driving force to enhance enrichment programs. Phase 1 included dividing gifted students into interest groups. Three enrichment clusters...
Practice based In December 2020, the Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) closed its doors. Duke TIP served the southern portion of the United States to administer above-level assessments to students to remove the ceiling and better understand what students were ready to learn. The Center...
Scientific Intellectual giftedness is often assumed to be a risk factor for psychosocial maladjustment. However, empirical research has not unequivocally supported this assumption. In this symposium we aim to further our understanding of the psychosocial functioning of high-ability youth by (a) examining different aspects of psychosocial...
Practice based This session will provide insight into the iGeneration as it pertains to the commonalities of the gifted population. Generation Z is the predominant generation of our elementary and high school students. Their behavioral norms vary from those of the Millennial generation. Learn about trends,...
Practice based The purpose of this report is to review the current research programs and evaluate them in relation to the recognized high-quality international programs. The procedures for this report are threefold; First, a literature review was accomplished to ensure that all global publications in this...
Balanced research and practice Inspirational talk ...
Balanced research and practice Johan Cruyff received virtually infinite praise towards the end of his life. It was said that he, singlehandedly, both renewed and professionalized football. He was also considered to be the driving force behind many successes of Ajax, Barcelona, and both national teams...