Gifted Students
Understanding Gifted Students
Gifted students are sometimes difficult for teachers to recognize. They are not always your best behaved, quiet, easily engaged students. They do not always appear to be high achievers. There are many reasons for this. If their ability is very different than their peers, they may try to fit in or be willing to dumb-down so to speak so they don’t feel so different.They may not be willing to take risks, since often they are perfectionists.
Gifted students can behave poorly if they are bored, and they often are. They may act out and although they are gifted intellectually, they may not be gifted socially. Therefore, they may have problems getting along well with peers. One indicator of high intelligence in children is use of advanced vocabulary. If you suspect that a student may be gifted, it is important for you to receive assistance from professionals who can enlighten you about your student’s needs and how to meet them.
