World Council for Gifted and Talented Children

WCGTC Webinar – Equity– June 20, 2024
2024-06-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
(Times are in Eastern Time in the United States)

This webinar delves into the fascinating realm of creativity among school students, focusing on the role of overexcitabilities (OEs). Through a meticulous examination, it aims to uncover the intricate relationship between OEs and creativity across various domains in different contexts. Drawing from a diverse sample, the webinar utilizes advanced measurement tools to explore the predictive power of OEs on creativity. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how different dimensions of overexcitabilities impact creativity, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the creative potential within student populations.

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Eliana Sleiman

Eliana Sleiman holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Masters in Educational Psychology both from the American University of Beirut. She received a Graduate Fellowship and Assistantship Scholarship and was awarded the Dr. Fuad Said Haddad Award in Education, which is awarded to the graduate student in education who writes the best thesis as selected by the Department of Education. Her research focuses on overexcitabilities, creativity and ADHD. Eliana has over 10 years of experience in working with children from underserved communities and with different educational needs. Currently, Eliana serves as the Co-Director and Head of Programmes at CodeBrave Lebanon, a non-profit organization that equips youth with tech skills to help lift themselves out of poverty. She uses her academic background and practical experience to guide educators and ensure the use of evidence-based practices in the classroom.

Shelagh Gallagher

Dr. Shelagh Gallagher is the director of Engaged Education, where she conducts research, writes curriculum, provides professional development, to educators worldwide. Her efforts involve policy and advocacy, including co-authoring the national report America Agrees. She has published articles on topics including the history of equity efforts in gifted education, the nature of creative expertise, personality and developmental attributes of gifted children, and gender differences in mathematics performance. She is an eight-time winner of the NAGC Award for Exemplary Curriculum. Every summer she makes time to work with gifted youth at Camp Yunasa. Dr. Gallagher the current President of the National Association of Gifted Children.

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