Glossary-Items: Letter M
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Mentoring
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Mentors can be assigned—as a measure for fostering giftedness and gifted students—to accompany children and adolescents over a longer period of time and support them in their development.
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Models of giftedness
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Models of giftedness are used to describe important aspects of giftedness. They aim to specify observable indicators for the phenomenon of giftedness that otherwise is difficult to observe in a person. Some models also specify the factors or processes that are involved as high ability emerges as a result of giftedness.
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Montessori Education
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Montessori education is a progressive educational concept that is used in both Kita and school settings. Named after the educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952), the method emphasizes fostering independence and provides a carefully prepared learning environment with accessible, purposefully chosen materials, encouraging children to explore and learn on their own.
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Motivation
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A person’s motivation refers to their willingness to act in order to achieve a desired end result. A highly motivated person is willing to tackle something thoroughly and persistently. There are various facets associated with motivation such as emotions, interests, or goal orientation.
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Multilingualism
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Children who can understand and speak more than one language are referred to as “multilingual”. This includes, for example, children who do not learn German as a first language and/or grow up in Germany bilingually.