Objectives of the Program
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Objectives of the Herricks Gemini Program:
AFFECTIVE GOALS
Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:
§ Understand his/her own feelings about giftedness
§ Analyze social and ethical issues and develop sensitive responses.
§ Enhance his/her ability to understand personal needs as well as the needs of others.
§ Find socially acceptable ways of dealing with boredom.
§ Develop healthy self-concepts related to his/her potential.
§ Interact effectively with others.
§ Act as a socially responsible citizen.
§ Relate to other Gemini students intellectually and socially.
§ Increase self-awareness by promoting realization and acceptance of one's capacities and an understanding of one's needs and interests
§ Interact with stimulating and interesting adults.
CRITICAL THINKING/CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING GOALS
Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Analyze
and apply higher-level thinking strategies in unique and challenging
contexts.
- Analyze
and apply skills of inquiry and research for in-depth explorations.
- Apply
theoretical knowledge and critical thinking in practical situations.
- Acquire
necessary thinking skills and self-directed learning to become an
independent, creative producer.
- Utilize
in-depth contents and employ appropriate thinking skills to generate
unique and complex products consistent with his/her level of study.
- Problem-solve
when presented with a host of variables.
- Learn
through creative expression, exploration and experimentation.
COMMUNICATIONS/LEADERSHIP GOALS
- Communicate
complex ideas clearly and with confidence.
- Productively
contribute his/her perspective and talent in a cooperative learning
environment.
- Complete
and present a quality project or product resulting from individual or
collaborative efforts.
- Maximize
his/her leadership potential.
- Reason
orally with others.
- Resolve
conflicts.
METACOGNITIVE GOALS
§ Nurture, facilitate, and evaluate and critique his/her own learning
§ Develop and assess his/her special talents and interest to achieve realistic goals.
§ Plan, and monitor his/her own learning strategies and the learning strategies of others.
PRACTICAL/ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:
- Identify and utilize
available resources to actualize his/her ideas.
- Use time constructively.
- Develop expertise in fields
of study.
- Choose activities at appropriate levels and pace
- Stimulate his/her aspirations and pursuit of
higher-level goals.
- Develop independent learning
skills.
- Analyze
and apply higher-level thinking strategies in unique and challenging
contexts.