Gifted But Learning Disabled: A Puzzling Paradox
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ERIC EC Digest #E479
Author: Susan Baum
1990
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How can a child learn and not learn at the same time? Why do some students apply little or no effort to school tasks while they commi . . .
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Why is it that so often we measure a child's ability by the written output or quality of the way the letters are formed ??????
I have been saddened over the last two weeks by the number of people who have contacted me, either on the site or by phone,stressed by the fact that their children are failing because they cannot express themselves on paper.In many cases it seems to be boys and their . . .
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NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN
Ever since its formation in 1975, the New Zealand Association for Gifted Children (NZAGC) has catered to the special needs of the gifted and talented. It helps parents understand these children, makes the educational authorities aware of their special needs, and helps these young people fulfill the potential of their giftedness.
Mission Statement . . .
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Why Should Gifted Education Be Supported?
This question is often asked in a confrontational manner by those who believe that gifted individuals do not need special educational provisions. Some sincerely feel that truly gifted children will remain gifted and fulfill their educational needs on their own. Others feel that if teachers are doing their job, the gifted should be able to get by without . . .
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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 . . .
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History of Gifted Education in New Zealand.
Gifted and talented children have interested and intrigued people since the beginning of time. History provides us with many examples of how different societies identified and nurtured the exceptional abilities of their young people. Of course, the specific abilities targeted for special treatment varied from society to society and from one era to . . .
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Hon Trevor Mallard
Minister of Education
Part Two: Working Party Report
Vision for New Zealand's Gifted and Talented Children
All children have a right to an education that acknowledges and respects their individuality and that offers them maximum opportunities to develop their strengths and abilities. Gifted and talented children will flourish in a society that acknowledges and respects . . .
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The Stress of Being Gifted and Talented
John Krienke
Symptoms of overwhelming stress
Along with the usual stressors of childhood and growing up, gifted kids have unique dilemmas which can increase their stress. They may find it difficult to accept their gifts and talents along with their limitations. They may become aware that they are "different" at the same time they are developing a st . . .
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