Davidson Gifted Blog
Creativity as an elusive factor in giftedness
This article by Joyce VanTassel-Baska , Ed.D., covers the topic of creativity and its relationship to giftedness. The trait view of creativity, creativity-relevant skills, environmental influences, the development of creativity and much more are…
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…
Social and emotional issues faced by gifted girls in elementary and secondary school
This article by Sally Reis discusses some of the factors that are involved in the social and emotional development of gifted girls. Issues that are faced are explored and factors that help and hinder…
Play partner or sure shelter: What gifted children look for in friendship
This article by Miraca Gross explores the five stages children go through in developing their expectations of friendships. She identifies them as: play partner; people to chat to; help & encouragement; intimacy/empathy; and sure…
Profoundly Gifted Guilt
This article Jim Delisle addresses common fears among parents of profoundly gifted children. He relates the comments he has heard from parents of profoundly gifted children, such as “I’m not smart enough to help…
Overexcitability and the highly gifted child
This article by Sharon Lind explains how the concept of overexcitability, from the work of Kazimierz Dabrowski, relates to some highly gifted individuals. The author identifies several types of overexcitability. Also offered are strategies…
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…
Preparing for and holding an effective school meeting
This article is a guide for parents who are meeting with the school to advocate for an appropriate educational program for their child. It covers preparing the meeting, the meeting itself, and the follow-up…
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