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Stage 1: Definitions, characteristics, identification

Stage 2: Programme development and evaluation

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Gifted and Talented Students: Meeting Their Needs in New Zealand Schools


Diagram 6: Autonomous Learner Model – text version

Description: The diagram is a pentagon. In the centre are the words Autonomous learner.

Each of the five segments has a heading and a list of aspects, as follows:

Orientation:
  • Understanding giftedness, talent, intelligence, and creativity
  • Group-building activities
  • Self/Personal development
  • Programme and school opportunities and responsibilities
Individual development:
  • Inter/Intra-personal learning skills
  • Technology
  • College [university] and career involvement
  • Organisational skills
  • Productivity
Enrichment activities:
  • Explorations
  • Investigations
  • Cultural activities
  • Service
  • Adventure trips
Seminars:
  • Futuristic
  • Problematic
  • Controversial
  • General interest
  • Advanced knowledge
In-depth study:
  • Individual projects
  • Group projects
  • Mentorships
  • Presentations
  • Assessment

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