Recognising A Gifted Student In The Classroom Teaching

Darovitost je pojam koji često potiče razne diskusije. Još uvijek ne postoji konkretna definicija koja bi opisivala što darovitost uistinu jest. No jedno je sigurno, daroviti pojedinci rješavaju zadatke brže, bolje, jednostavnije, uspješnije. Svoje izvanredne sposobnosti najčešće iskazuju u jednom području, no ponekad ih mogu iskazivati i u više različitih područja. Darovita se djeca najčešće identificiraju u predškolskoj dobi. Izuzetno je bitno darovitost identificirati pravovremeno kako bi se njen daljnji razvoj mogao pravilno odvijati. Takvoj djeci potreban je napredniji plan i program kako bi se njihove potrebe i sposobnosti mogle zadovoljiti. Bitno je imati na umu da su darovita djeca intelektualno naprednija, no socijalno i emocionalno su jednaka ostaloj djeci. Često se osjećaju nepoželjno i odbačeno stoga je zadatak učitelja stvoriti ugodnu i poticajnu atmosferu za rad. Zadatak roditelja, odgajatelja, učitelja i svih stručnih suradnika je da stvore okolinu u kojoj će se dijete osjećati sigurno i prihvaćeno, okolinu u kojoj će moći pokazati sve svoje potencijale te okolinu koja će pokazivati interes za njegove ideje te mu pružati neprestanu podršku. Uz dobar plan i program te poticajnu okolinu svako darovito dijete će doći do vrhunca svoje darovitosti.Being gifted is a term which often starts all sorts of conversations. There still isn’t a specific definition which would describe being gifted for what it truly is. But one thing is certain, gifted individuals solve issues faster, better, easier, more successful. They often show their extraordinary abilities in one specific field, but sometimes they are able to show their unique ability in multiple areas. Gifted children are most likely to be identified during preschool years. It is crucial to identify a special gift early on so that it can be further developed in the correct way. Gifted children require a more advanced plan and program so that their needs and abilities are fully maximised and fulfilled. It is important to keep in mind that gifted children are intellectually more advanced, but socially and emotionally they are the same as other children. They often feel unwanted and rejected so it is teacher’s task to create a comfortable and stimulating environment for them to learn in. The main task for parents, educators, teachers and all other professional associates is to create an environment in which the child will feel safe and accepted, an environment in which they can showcase and explore all of their potential, an environment which will show interest in their ideas and offer unconditional support. Alongside a good plan and program, and supportive environment, every gifted child will reach the top of their abilities