Giftedness is not Academic Intelligence
Vanessa R. Wood
President-CEO The International Gifted Consortium (IGC) Research Center Highly-Profoundly Gifted | Inclusive Identification | Educational and Developmental Support| Professional Development | International Collaborations
Contrary to popular belief, Giftedness is not academic intelligence (alone).
When we view Giftedness solely through the narrow, unilateral lens of academic achievement, we miss the very essence of Giftedness.
Instead, Intelligence is a Manifestation of Giftedness.
The heightened ability to take in and interpret vast amounts of information.
Giftedness embodies a different Operating System (OS) - an acutely aware, sensory oriented network.
A different way of taking in, connecting and interpreting information.
Giftedness is a multi-dimensional, dynamic, free-spirited way of "being."
An innate quality
projected (or energized) by a heightened sense of awareness.
An acute sense of the world.
The ability to see the multitude of never-ending paths, connections and interpretations.
Giftedness is the immersion of feelings and perceptions encompassed by the ability to efficiently receive and interpret vast amounts of information.
Giftedness is the heightened ability to synthesize, reflect and continue to develop from within; to self actualize.
Giftedness is Inherent, Multi-Dimensional, Dynamic Awareness
Vanessa R. Wood, MA Gifted Education
The Unique Barometers of Giftedness Through the Eyes of the Highly & Profoundly Gifted, Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented, Parent Institute, Arizona State University - Saturday, September 17, 2016
The International Gifted Consortium, 501c3 - GiftedConsortium.com
President-CEO The International Gifted Consortium (IGC) Research Center Highly-Profoundly Gifted | Inclusive Identification | Educational and Developmental Support| Professional Development | International Collaborations
7yThank you Jennifer. As you know, collaboration is key - the more organizations and individuals we can get to "accurately" and appropriately recognize this population, the more opportunities we have to build understanding, identification and support. Thank YOU for your work! I hope we cross paths someday.
Psychologist | Founding Director at InterGifted | Giftedness, Neurodiversity, Degrowth & Climate Advocate
7yBeautifully stated. Thanks for all the work you do to promote more accurate and holistic awareness about giftedness, especially about profound giftedness!
President-CEO The International Gifted Consortium (IGC) Research Center Highly-Profoundly Gifted | Inclusive Identification | Educational and Developmental Support| Professional Development | International Collaborations
7yYes! The IGC formed to collaboratively build better understanding, identification and support for those operating and experiencing life in a different connectivity. We need to accept not marginalize, we need to celebrate not dismantle. Through compassion, we open the space to exponential possibilities for all. Thank you Cynthia!
President-CEO The International Gifted Consortium (IGC) Research Center Highly-Profoundly Gifted | Inclusive Identification | Educational and Developmental Support| Professional Development | International Collaborations
7y"not just the few (of any group) but the many" - beautifully expressed Cynthia - thank you!