Thinking Skills - Keys to Fusing Talents
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| This article is one of many informative articles that can be found on the www.nexus.edu.au
In a world where change is the only certainty, where major technological advances are made everyday, the clearly defined borders between subject areas are becoming less distinct with overlaps that were never even dreamt of in the past. Music composition often relies on complex computer simulation; eleme . . . more
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Why Should Gifted Education Be Supported?
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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 . . . more
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A Letter to Gifted Children.
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| A letter to gifted children.
It isn�t easy being different. We are taught that it is bragging to say�or even think�that we might be smarter than other people. Doesn�t everyone have gifts? Yes, everyone on the planet is a gift to humanity. Being gifted does not mean being better than anyone else. So what does giftedness mean?
To me, the gift in giftedness is the potential to make this . . . more
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Classroom Problems with Gifted/Creative Children
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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 . . . more
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The History of Gifted and Talented Education in New Zealand
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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 . . . more
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Working Party Report on Gifted and Talented.
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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 . . . more
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The Stress of Being Gifted and Talented.
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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 . . . more
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