综合英语第五册unit7.ppt

Grouping the Gifted: Pro Kenneth Mott I. Relevant Information IQ (Intelligence Quotient) intelligence of a person IQ=mental age ÷chronological age ×100 IQ scores Description 130 or more Very superior 120 – 129 Superior 110 - 119 Bright normal 90 - 109 Average 80 - 89 Dull normal 70 – 79 Borderline 69 or lower Mentally defective Intelligence hypothetical construct describe individual differences unobservable and immeasurable Organization of the Test Mott’s definition of the gifted children para1—para2 His argument for gifted grouping para3---para4 III. Question of creating a caste para5---para9 teacher’s attitudes are more decisive. IV. Issue of achievement para10---para18 how to measure growth? Unreliable? author’s own experiment V. Conclusion para19---para20 Organization and Development Opposing views against gifted grouping and the author’s refutation of them (Paragraphs 5 – 18) question Mott’s definition of the gifted children (Paragraphs 1 – 2) The notion of the gifted is normally associated with a high level of intelligence, but Mott’s definition emphasizes interest and ability as well as intelligence. I regard gifted children as those who possess some quality or innate ability which has been recognized and identified by any number of testing and observation devices and who manifest interest and success in either physical, intellectual, or artistic pursuits (a definition by the author) The greatest advantage of grouping in gifted according to Mott How can we deal with these gifted? i firmly believe that we should group them as nearly as possible according to interest and ability (giftedness) and challenge them with a type of program that will help them (to) grow to the fullest extent of their abilities and