Tag: support
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Ways that schools help and hinder Gifted students.
The justification for gifted education is simple: Academically advanced children should be given work at their speed and level, both to nurture their talents and prevent them from becoming bored and disruptive in class. I came across an interesting article this week: 4 ways schools help or hinder Giftedness This does make links to schooling in…
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Building and nurturing resilience in highly gifted children
Many gifted students, due to their higher sensitivities have difficulty ignoring complex situations. Resilience is rarely innate – it is a learnt behaviour. Resilience is cultivated when the children hear the school & teacher being talked about positively. When the child is praised for their interests and strengths and who they are (personality) this can…
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Providing support for your gifted students.
High-achieving year 6 students have identified their relationships with teachers and peers and participation in extra-curricular activities as three of the most important factors in their schooling. In a recent article it was found that Gifted students who felt supported by their community are more likely to develop their gift into a talent. This lines…
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