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Gifted

Meaning in education & teaching, with examples

/ˈɡɪftɪd/adjectiveCommon term

In education & teaching, gifted means: Having a natural ability or intelligence that is much higher than most people of the same age, in general or in a particular area such as maths or music.

In Turkish: üstün yetenekli, özel yetenekli

How it is used

Common in phrases like gifted students, gifted programs and gifted and talented (G&T), a UK and US label. Schools identify gifted learners and offer enrichment or acceleration. Some writers prefer 'high-ability' or 'more able'.

Example sentences

  1. Gifted students also need challenge in the regular classroom, not just in a special program.

  2. She was identified as gifted in maths and joined an advanced group.

Common collocations

  • gifted students
  • gifted and talented
  • gifted program
  • identify gifted learners
  • extension activityAn extra, more challenging task for students who finish early or need to go deeper, so that they keep learning instead of waiting.
  • differentiationAdapting tasks, support, materials or outcomes so that students with different levels, needs and interests can all make progress in the same lesson.
  • special educational needsLearning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for a child to learn than most children of the same age, so that the child needs extra or different support at school.
  • inclusive educationAn approach in which all children, including those with disabilities or other barriers to learning, learn together in ordinary schools and classes with the support they need.

More terms: Special and Inclusive Education

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