SENGinar: Giftedness is a Lifelong Journey
Sat, Apr 13
|Online
This SENGinar will focus on lived experiences of older gifted adults during the latter years of their lives. Dr. Michele Kane and Dr. Ellen D. Fiedler will discuss the distinction between being an “elder” or just being older.
Time & Location
Apr 13, 2019, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Online
About The Event
From the speakers Michele Kane and Ellen Feidler
What are the lives of older gifted adults like? What might be different for them compared to others in their cohort age group (ages 50-65, 65-80, & 80 and beyond)?
When or why would someone be considered an “elder?” Can we assume that anyone who is thought of as an “elder” is gifted?
What have elders in the field of gifted education contributed to this conversation?
This SENGinar will focus on lived experiences of older gifted adults during the latter years of their lives. Dr. Michele Kane and Dr. Ellen D. Fiedler will discuss the distinction between being an “elder” or just being older. They will also explore the following key issues for older gifted adults:
* Connecting w/others – searching for kindred spirits – having meaningful relationships