Type VI: The Autonomous
"The Autonomous" gifted students have not only learned to work within the system, they have learned to use it to their benefit. These students seek out learning opportunities to benefit themselves. These students are highly successful and well-adapted socially and personally. Type VIs are often leaders within their schools and communities. These goal-oriented students have a strong sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.
Profile
Information for this profile comes from the matrix developed by Betts & Neihart.
Feelings & Attitudes
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Self-confident
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Self-accepting
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Enthusiastic
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Accepted by others
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Supported
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Desire to know and learn
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Accepts failure
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Intrinsic motivation
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Personal power
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Accepts others
Behaviors
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Has appropriate social skills
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Works independently
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Develops own goals
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Follows through
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Works without approval
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Follows strong areas of passion
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Is creative
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Stands up for convictions
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Takes risks
Needs
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Advocacy
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Feedback
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Facilitation
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Support for risks
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Appropriate opportunities
Adults & Peers Perceptions of Type
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Accepted by peers and adults
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Admired for abilities
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Seen as capable and responsible by parents
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Positive influences
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Successful
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Psychologically healthy
Identification
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Grade point average
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Demonstrated performance
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Products
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Achievement testing
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Interviews
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Teacher/Peer/Parent/Self nominations
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IQ tests
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Creativity testing
Home Support
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Advocate for child at school and in community
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Provide opportunities related to passions
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Allow friends of all ages
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Remove time and space restrictions
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Do family projects
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Include child in parent's passion
School Support
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Allow development of long-term integrated plan of study
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Accelerated and enriched curriculum
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Remove time and space restrictions
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Compacted learning experiences with pretesting
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In-depth studies
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Mentorships
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College and career counseling and opportunities
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Dual enrollment or early admission
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Waive traditional school policy and regulations