Perfectionism in the Gifted - Responsive Learning

$20.00

Presenter: Heather Clark, OAGC
Core Area: ODE Teacher Company d; Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences 1.1, 1.2; Learning Environments 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4; OAGC Characteristics
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Some of our most gifted students struggle to manage and demonstrate their talents because of perfectionism. Licking County Gifted Coordinator Heather Clark lends her passion for gifted education to this informative 1-hour course on the types of perfectionists you may encounter in the classroom, and strategies educators can use to create a classroom environment that fosters success among perfectionist learners.

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SKU OAGC-596 Categories Gifted, Heather Clark, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Tags Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, perfectionist, perfectionists

Description

Perfectionism doesn’t affect all of our gifted learners the same way, but it can cause them to struggle in the classroom. Some perfectionists focus on academic achievement, risk evasion, or controlling their images, and all have unique support needs. In this 1-hour course, Licking County Gifted Coordinator Heather Clark will walk you through the different types of perfectionism and strategies you can use to help students cope inside and outside of the classroom.

This course will help you:

Compare healthy vs. dysfunctional traits associated with perfectionism
Form an understanding of different types of perfectionists
Gather tips and resources that will be helpful in coping with and supporting perfectionists inside and outside the classroom
Apply new learning to classroom case studies in order to solidify knowledge

This course is aligned with:

ODE Teacher Competency d

NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Heather Clark has packed a wealth of experience into her 12 years as a professional educator, serving a variety of roles as a teacher and also as a leader through curricular administration. With a masters in STEM education, Heather has worked with and championed for gifted students from the very beginning. She now serves as a Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, splitting her time and expertise between two Central Ohio districts. Heather’s experience with urban, suburban, and rural populations make for a well tested knowledge base and a sensitive application of the best educational practices, ones that are both student centered and practical. She lives in Blacklick, Ohio with her supportive husband and two young sons that constantly keep her moving.?

Additional information

Core Area	Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences 1.1, Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences 1.2, Learning Environments 2.1, Learning Environments 2.2, Learning Environments 2.3, Learning Environments 2.4, OAGC Characteristics, ODE Teacher Competency d
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	OAGC
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Heather Clark
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, OAGC

44 reviews for Perfectionism in the Gifted

Rated 3 out of 5

Nicholas – Springfield City School District (verified owner) – May 22, 2020

The questions in the final quiz need redone as they are either mis-selected or are poorly written!
Rated 5 out of 5

kathya – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – June 9, 2020

It was an interesting course.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ernestina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – June 11, 2020

This course helps me understand the different types of GT learners and how to guide them.
Rated 5 out of 5

Stephen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 23, 2020

interesting
Rated 5 out of 5

Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 27, 2020

learned there were 5 main types of perfectionists; thought there was only one; liked tips
Rated 5 out of 5

Liliana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – August 11, 2020

Very simple and easy to understand course. Plenty of examples.
Rated 5 out of 5

elvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – August 13, 2020

It was very good. It open my eyes.
Rated 4 out of 5

Fred – BOLING ISD (verified owner) – October 14, 2020

It was mildly interesting.
Rated 4 out of 5

Angela – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) – February 11, 2021

Good coping strategies to help perfectionist in the classroom. Not on how to change lessons, but help the individual student.
Rated 5 out of 5

TERRYL – Private Pay (verified owner) – March 25, 2021

Great overview and I immediately could think of student examples to fit the information given. Really helpful in dealing with a very real issue in my school.