Find out the characteristic traits, which are listed by broad category of giftedness. These are: general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creative thinking and production, leadership, psychomotor ability, visual and performing arts.

Characteristic Traits of Gifted Child

Characteristic Traits of Gifted Child

gifted_childLeadership
• can stimulate and arouse others
• organises others
• recognises skills and abilities possessed by others
• interacts with others easily showing social skills
• recognises and can articulate the goals of a group
• can articulate ideas clearly
• can listen to others empathetically
• understands how people feel and how groups function
• can give directions clearly and effectively
• exercises authority reliably and responsibly
• can adopt non-leadership roles within a group
• can establish the mood of a group
• supports others in a group when appropriate
• can coordinate the work of several individuals
• is often asked for ideas and suggestions
• is looked to by others when something must be decided

Psychomotor ability
• is rhythmic
• is athletic
• likes to play physically
• has a suitable body build
• is coordinated, balanced and confident in physical activities
• is inventive in constructing or modifying games
• is energetic
• is able to understand the intellectual aspects of psychomotor activities
• demonstrates endurance, stamina and persistence in physical activities
• demonstrates prowess in physical activities common amongst age peers


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