Contributions
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Character strengths of gifted and talented students: a hidden treasurePaper
Presenter(s): Polona GradišekWithin the field of positive psychology, which focuses on the research of the factors that contribute to human well-being and flourishing, character strengths represent one of a key concepts. They are defined as positive, morally valued personality traits that reflect the best aspects of individuals. Recognizing, applying, and fostering character … More -
Cultivating Hope, Meaning, and Social Connectedness in Gifted Learners: Implications for Educators, Parents, and PolicymakersPaper
Presenter(s): Man-tak YuenGifted learners flourish when cognitive strengths are coupled with a clear sense of purpose, agency, and belonging. This keynote integrates research on three interrelated constructs—hope (goal-directed agency and pathways), meaning in life (significance, coherence, and purpose), and social connectedness (belonging and supportive relationships). Across studies using validated measures, gifted students … More -
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How to motivate children to read: an active approach to inquiry and deep comprehensionPaper
Presenter(s): Frum van EgmondFrum van Egmond is the founder of an innovative learning philosophy, The Noordwijk Method. She founded her first school in 2006 and now there are more than 80 schools in the Netherlands and abroad working with her ideas. During this workshop, Frum will speak about ways to make reading meaningful … More -
Methodological Holism Problems and the Mentoring Paradox in Fostering Giftedness ExcellencePaper
Presenter(s): Grozdanka Gojkov , Aleksandra Gojkov-Rajić , Aleksandar StojanovićThis study aims, through theoretical analysis, to examine the problems of methodological holism and the mentoring paradox in fostering the excellence of gifted individuals. Methodological holism is considered a theoretical approach based on the assumption that social phenomena can only be understood within a broader context of systems, institutions, and … More