Discover the early child's talents
The concept of talent
The talent is defined as the extraordinary natural readiness shown by the individual with exceptional abilities enjoyed by Donna in others of his characteristics, to demonstrate talent in or about art. [1] The dictionaries of Arabic and English seem to agree with the linguistic concept of talent, English The concept of giftedness in the sense of linguistic definition in the Arabic language dictionaries, English lexicons are defined as the inherited capacity or acquired capacity, whether physical or mental. [2]
Studies and research in the definition of talent depend on many concepts related to genius, motivation, intelligence and skills. Some recognize that children have special abilities in non-academic fields as a result of a genetic factor that is not associated with intelligence. It is a high representation of genetic factors. Or add to it, and that is what follows: [3]
A complex feature that appears in the individual qualifies for high achievement in certain functions and skills, and appears in specific areas such as music, poetry and drawing.
Defined by the American Bureau of Education as one of the abilities shown by the individual in the areas of mental ability or academic leadership or creativity or efficiency in a variety of areas.
The ability to show a child's performance distinctly and remarkably when performing an activity, which shows him to be characterized by features and attributes that appear unique, and are likely not to be shared or preceded by peers.
Known talent as an individual 's ability to innovate in the field or more; it is a recipe prepared child mentally and creative, socially, emotionally and technically show, an innate ability inherited, and may be associated with intelligence and innovation.
Discover the early child's talents
The task of discovering the early child's talents lies in its immediate environment, which represents his parents and his family primarily because the great proportion of children's talents stands out in his early years, which makes the family responsibility to discover, develop and invest his or her talents a sound investment. And to strengthen the effective monitoring and insight into the child's presence, talent, innovation and excellence in any areas where the child is unique or likely to be gifted, and assists parents in important The discovery of the child's talents in their areas and characteristics supporting their talents and skills, including: [4]
Try to identify the child's tendencies and wishes: This is to monitor the child's behavior and interests and the things that attract his attention and focus, which require its continuity and interaction and highlight its strengths, and then focus on what the child shows in the aspects of his personality of groups of tendencies and interests rather than the wishes of parents and plans for the future, His academic and professional orientation.
Positive title: This is to describe the child with the qualities he likes, and to assign him a special title that supports his development and formative construction in line with his tendencies and enhances his talents and abilities and develops the motives of excellence and innovation.
Routine assessment: This method is to identify children's talents and potentials in a follow-up way that is based on monitoring the daily activities and behavioral practices in the child's environment. This method can identify the child's characteristics, requirements and learning opportunities based on his activities and interactions with his environment. [5]
Talent discovery through play: The method of play is used to discover children's talents by assessing their abilities in different areas such as: communication, problem solving, leadership, intellectual fluency, innovation, representation, and measurement of higher mental skills. The play reflects the child's skills and cognitive development, The child's personality is characterized by structural and structural reflections that stand out against problems, develop hypotheses, formulate questions and reach solutions, and formulate scenarios for children. Especially for their games and personalities of those games, highlighting their understanding and skills, which of course reveal their unique characteristics and talents. [5]
Babysitter is the longest possible period: The participation of children in their ideas and dialogues and spending long hours with them helps to create a sense of communication resulting from the many conversations the child takes in the period spent with his parents and his family, which contributes to developing the child's language skills and developing his communication channels. [6] Encourage children to read and learn: Reading in childhood helps to develop the child's perception, expand his perception and stimulate his curiosity to learn, which results in the maturation of his talents, the explosion of his abilities, and the detection of its characteristics and characteristics. [6]
The tests of intelligence and talent: The tests of intelligence, excellence and talent can be considered as one of the most important methods of detection of gifted children. These tests are usually subject to scientific criteria that make their determinants reliable, through which the accuracy and credibility of the results can be ascertained .
- IQ tests.
- Individual IQ tests.
- Examinations.
- Evaluation and observation of the teacher within the classroom.
Characteristics and characteristics of gifted child
May lead some of the qualities and characteristics that is characterized by the gifted child on ordinary children to reveal their talents and abilities more easily; they appear on the talented uniqueness in one area or signs stand out where it differs, and these characteristics: [8]
Physical characteristics
Studies show the superiority of gifted children in their physical health and structure to ordinary children. This may be due to their awareness of the negative and positive differences that make them more aware of self-monitoring.
Mental Characteristics
The gifted child has the advantages of a mentality that distinguishes him from the ordinary. The gifted person can withstand the pressures, burdens and mistakes of his flexibility, his own adequate stock of solutions to all the problems he faces, and he possesses a verbal inventory that suits his needs in raising or expressing a particular subject.
Emotional characteristics
Gifted people appear to be more emotionally stable than ordinary people. Their behavior, combined with their personalities, is far from neurotic and complex, more open to the individual who meets their needs because they are not aware of the alternative that satisfies their cognitive and behavioral curiosity.
References
1- ↑ "Meaning of talent" , the dictionary of meanings of the whole , see it on 8-3-2017.
2- ↑ Fathi Jarwan (2004), Talent and Excellence (First Edition), None: None, pp. 44-45.
3- ↑ Musa Moawad (4-6-2013), "The Definition of Talent and the Talented Child" , Al-Oula Network , read it on 10-3-2017.
4- ↑ "Ten Proposals to Develop Children's Talents" , Hunting Benefits , see it on 11-3-2017.
5- ^ A b Ali Hanafi (1-7-2010), " the discovery and care for people with dual exceptions methods" , Researchgate , briefed him on 03.11.2017.
6- ^ A b "This is what distinguishes the children intelligent parents" , the DW Academy , 08.03.2017, briefed him on 11.03.2017.
7- ↑ Toma Khoury (2002), The Talented Child and the Slow Child Learning (First Edition), Beirut: The University Foundation for Studies, Publishing and Distribution, pp. 22-24.
8- ↑ Dabraso Fattema, "The Role of the Teacher in Care and Discovery of the Talented Child" , Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities , Issue 4, pp. 5-7.
By Hiba Attabbae