Giftedness is a level of human performance that leads to eminence in one or more fields. This level of performance is partly biological and partly fostered through one's environment. The gifted person is someone who can function at a high level in their particular field. The fostering of giftedness among college students and adult learners can lead to greater benefits of society.
According to Subotnik, et. al. (2011) gifted individuals:
1. reflect the values of society
2. perform actual outcomes typically in adulthood
3. performance in a domain of endeavor
4. development as a result of biological, pedagogical, psychological and psychosocial factors
5. is relative not from the ordinary but to the extraordinary that change fields
In essence, gifted individuals have a moral compass, typically perform in adulthood, find eminence in a particular field, have personality development factors, and typically compare well to extraordinary that changes fields.
It is that ability to transform and change fields that is important. It isn't about performing well and getting things done using the same logic and skills developed by previous masters. This is just a great copy of the original. Gifted have the ability to change the entire logic and create higher levels of performance that even the most "talented" can't do.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Top 1% of Wealthy Own 50% of the World's Income Creating Class Instability
A report by Credit Suisse indicates that more and more of the world's wealth is concentrating in fewer hands. This trend appears to be more dire over time with people on the bottom part becoming poorer and the people on the top becoming wealthier. The risks associated with this divergence is political instability and rapid change. Yet there are things legislators can do to change the troublesome trend.
Credit Suisse expects to see 22% rise in millionaires by 2022 increasing from 36 million people to 44 million people. While there will be some moving to the top there is less growth on the bottom leaving 70% of the worlds population with less than $10K.
While 3.6 billion poor might seem like a remote problem for people in poor countries to deal with the problems are very much at home in the U.S. It is expected that Millennials will not have the same access to wealth, homes, pensions, and other items that were so common to the Baby Boomers.
A highly educated generation mixed with few to no opportunities creates a disaster decades down the road as frustration grows. Without opportunity that generation will impact the way their children think and influence the opportunities of the generation behind them.
One must wonder what the impact of declining influence of American financial strength mixed with declining opportunities both within the U.S. and across the globe. Such situations have fostered class struggles seen in major societal upheavals throughout history.
The very premise of the U.S. is that people have opportunity to change and grow to their maximum potential. That is becoming increasingly unlikely as large concentrations of wealth and political influence seek to ensure the "deck is stacked".
However, not all is lost. The American system is adaptable and the core principles of the nation rest on the inherent freedoms of the individual. Legislative changes that include increasing opportunities as well as supporting the development of small business can help ensure that income is distributed more evenly among those who are working hard and acting like entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom. The economy can improve its innovative capacity through small business while creating enough variability in the system to keep it fluid and changing.
Credit Suisse expects to see 22% rise in millionaires by 2022 increasing from 36 million people to 44 million people. While there will be some moving to the top there is less growth on the bottom leaving 70% of the worlds population with less than $10K.
While 3.6 billion poor might seem like a remote problem for people in poor countries to deal with the problems are very much at home in the U.S. It is expected that Millennials will not have the same access to wealth, homes, pensions, and other items that were so common to the Baby Boomers.
A highly educated generation mixed with few to no opportunities creates a disaster decades down the road as frustration grows. Without opportunity that generation will impact the way their children think and influence the opportunities of the generation behind them.
One must wonder what the impact of declining influence of American financial strength mixed with declining opportunities both within the U.S. and across the globe. Such situations have fostered class struggles seen in major societal upheavals throughout history.
The very premise of the U.S. is that people have opportunity to change and grow to their maximum potential. That is becoming increasingly unlikely as large concentrations of wealth and political influence seek to ensure the "deck is stacked".
However, not all is lost. The American system is adaptable and the core principles of the nation rest on the inherent freedoms of the individual. Legislative changes that include increasing opportunities as well as supporting the development of small business can help ensure that income is distributed more evenly among those who are working hard and acting like entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom. The economy can improve its innovative capacity through small business while creating enough variability in the system to keep it fluid and changing.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Encouraging Students to Think Beyond the Audience
Students, like most others, eventually get into a pattern of thinking. This occurs when the information is presented to them and they take the fastest most obvious answer. The problem is that there is no such thing as the "obvious" answer in science. There is always more depth to the problem, usually multiple solutions, and the potential for different conclusions. Choosing the conclusion that makes the most logical sense leads to a more critical thinker. To think beyond the audience means to think for oneself.
Once students begin the process of thinking for themselves they open a world of new understanding by questioning common mob wisdom. They are not confrontational thinkers that always think in polar opposites but they are able to see the differences in group think and the potential for better understanding.
How does one get to think for oneself?
They must learn to question their world in a way that leads them to their own conclusions. While it is highly unlikely you can transform a person's thinking through higher education alone without their innate ability to develop you can sow the seeds to critical thinking.
Professors can do this through encourage students to think through alternatives. If they start with a belief then it is helpful to push them to understand where that belief comes from and how they may challenge their assumptions by always looking deeper and at others perspective. Typically this is done through asking thoughtful questions and challenging holes in their logic. This may not always work as students must be open to the possibility that they are "wrong"; as defined by further depth. Something most of our egos can't handle.
Once students begin the process of thinking for themselves they open a world of new understanding by questioning common mob wisdom. They are not confrontational thinkers that always think in polar opposites but they are able to see the differences in group think and the potential for better understanding.
How does one get to think for oneself?
They must learn to question their world in a way that leads them to their own conclusions. While it is highly unlikely you can transform a person's thinking through higher education alone without their innate ability to develop you can sow the seeds to critical thinking.
Professors can do this through encourage students to think through alternatives. If they start with a belief then it is helpful to push them to understand where that belief comes from and how they may challenge their assumptions by always looking deeper and at others perspective. Typically this is done through asking thoughtful questions and challenging holes in their logic. This may not always work as students must be open to the possibility that they are "wrong"; as defined by further depth. Something most of our egos can't handle.
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ISSN: 2320 – 9046
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We are pleased to inform you that International Journal of Current Engineering Sciences (IJCES) is going to launch its next issue.
We would like to invite you to contribute a Research Paper for publication in International Journal of Current Engineering Sciences (IJCES).
International Journal of Current Engineering Sciences (IJCES) is an on line open access journal, basically the aim of this journal to promote the new Innovative ideas in all fields of Engineering and Technology. This Journal will help to promote all Innovations in Engineering and Technology on one platform so that if anybody wants to integrate their ideas with other field of technology, they can implement it with the help of this Journal.
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Sunday, November 12, 2017
Golfing the Point Loma Club
It is very short with most holes a par 3. This means that total golfing time on foot is somewhere around an hour and half. There really is no need to use a wood on this course if you don't want to.
The club house is conveniently located in Liberty Station. Hosting bands, dancing, drinks, and food it seems to fit well with the once wealthy "to do" that were members.
The patio is also huge with plenty of places to sit and enjoy. You can find people lounging around at nearly all times of the day.
Once inside you will also notice places where they have games, pool tables, and other fun activities. So there is plenty to do for those who want a "Hunt Club" sort of view.
What I like about this place is that it has a solid servicescape, history, convenient location, relaxed atmosphere with reasonable pricing. While the course may be short the place offers a lot of charm.
As far as my golf swing is, well still terrible. It has a been a little while since I have hit the clubs. Yet I got a little better toward the end. It seems I needed a little practice.
2960 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
thelomaclub.com
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