Davidson Gifted Blog
What the Research Says About Gifted Learners
This article briefly describes the developmental theories of Piaget and Bloom. Understanding how learning occurs can help teachers be aware of how gifted learners may differ from their age peers. Most hierarchical theories of…
Tips for Parents: What You Can do to Reverse Underachievement in The Classroom
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Del Siegle and D. Betsy McCoach. It includes a summary of tips and strategies on helping underachieving students to become achievement-oriented individuals. The…
Extreme Precocity: Prodigies, Savants, and Children of Extraordinarily High IQ
In this article, types of extremely precocious children are described, compared, and contrasted, and a taxonomy of extreme precocity is presented. Author: Feldman, D.H. & Morelock, M.J. Publication: Handbook of Gifted Education, Chapter 35,…
Planning Effective Curriculum Experiences for Gifted Learners
Planning Effective Curriculum Experiences for Gifted Learners This article by Joyce Van Tassel-Baska discusses tips for planning quality curriculum for gifted students. She suggests four roles that should be performed, She also proposes seven…
The underachievement of gifted students: What do we know and where do we go?
This article by Sally Reis and D. Betsy McCoach reviews years of studies on underachievement among the gifted. It explores some of the problems of identifying these students. The authors also include suggestions for…
Teaching Mathematics to Gifted Students in a Mixed-Ability Classroom
This blog post offers advice on instructional and curricular modifications for a gifted child. It also explains the responsibility of schools and teachers in developing giftedness in mathematics. Author: Johnson, D. Publisher: ERIC Clearinghouse…
Gifted Children: Are Their Gifts Being Identified, Encouraged, or Ignored?
This article by Julia Osborn looks at who the gifted are, what the unique needs of these children are including appropriate education, satisfying friendships, and supportive parenting, and what parents and professionals can do…
What it Means to Teach Gifted Learners Well
This article explains that gifted education is often misunderstood but is essential for fostering growth. Effective instruction for gifted students is challenging, concept-based, and allows them to learn at an appropriate pace. In contrast,…
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