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Gifted Children

Their Trials and Triumphs

By Gwen Morrison

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Hayes opted not to advance her child, but be persistent in helping the teacher find ways to challenge him within his own grade level. The teacher and the principal worked together to develop projects for her son to keep him from being bored.

 

Working Together
Challenging a gifted child in the regular classroom setting can be difficult for teachers.Good communicationamong teacher, parent and child is necessary for success.

 

"I have children in my class whose math levels range from third grade to twelfth grade. Reading levels vary almost that much," says Smith. "I like to use the gifted children as teachers. I let them work with students who may need extra help. I also choose gifted students to be group leaders. I try to have a gifted student in every group at every table."

Smith explains that thought it might appear that this method only benefits the lower children, she truly feels that even the most gifted child can learn by explaining something. A student must have a good understanding of a topic in order to explain it to someone else this is a challenge that a gifted child usually jumps at. They are always up for a challenge. It also helps to bring out the leader in them and helps with their social interaction.

 

The Tough Times
"One of the downfalls of being gifted is listening to a lesson about something you already know," says Smith. "The gifted children usually grasp things much quicker and can become bored with extended explanations and practice."

 

Smith points out that another downfall of being gifted is that a lot is epected from these children.

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