"Using the actiotope model of giftedness to bridge the gap between expe" by Albert Ziegler and Wilma Vialle
This chapter shows Paula in her initial thoughts on how to develop a new approach for her school for the gifted. Paula has been teaching for more than 30 years at a school specializing in gifted education. She selected the Actiotope Model of Giftedness. There is no universal algorithm to determine the relevant experiences for a gifted educator. Paula believed there are two overarching aims specific to gifted education, namely the remedial aim and the talent-development aim. The remedial aim in gifted education has two aspects. The first is directed at possible negative outcomes resulting from ...