Motivating GT Learners
Big Ideas
GT learners do not view school experiences as meaningful.
-Adults can model curiosity.
-Tie learner interests to school work and projects.
Learners who believe skills are not innate are more successful.
-Document learner growth so that they can follow their progress.
-Learners know that challenges help improve their skills.
-Avoid giving general compliments.
Share positive work experiences with learners.
-Adults should share positive work experiences so that learners realize their effort is valued and meaningful.
-Give learners opportunities to interact with role models.
Questions
1. How can I motivate GT learners without making them self conscious about their learning?
2. How can I integrate more self selected learning topics into my classroom?
Action
I will give an interest survey to my learners. I will use their topics of interest to develop writing topics for our literacy stations.