Classroom Problems with Gifted/Creative Children

Classroom Problems with Gifted/Creative Children Creative Trait : : Theoretical and abstract Classroom Problem:: Ignores stressed data in assignments. Hands in "unneat" work. Creative Trait : : Independent, Inventive (non-conforming) Classroom Problem:: Resists teacher chosen assignments far beyond requirements to the exclusion of others. Creative Trait :: Sensitive Classroom Problem:: Withdraws because of strong goal orientation, peer group criticism and rejection. Creative Trait :: Alert, Eager Classroom Problem: : Resents periods of classroom inactivity. Creative Trait :: Intuitive Classroom Problem:: Seeing conclusions without displaying knowledge of sequential concepts. Creative Trait : : Daydreaming (as concentrated periods of thinking) Classroom Problem:: Inattentive to teacher's or classmates' comments and class discussions. Creative Trait : : Aesthetically oriented Classroom Problem: Resists participation of active team sports. Above: From a paper by Marcella R. Bonsall (attached to the Division of Research and Guidance in Los Angeles, Calif.)