Societas
News for Klein Parents of Gifted & Advanced Learners
October 9, 2018
Thank you for joining us at the GT Summit!
Community Outreach: Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners and Families
Student Challenge: And Justice For All-Equity on Trial
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018, 06:30 PM
Klein Forest High School, Misty Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Growing Resilient Gifted Kids
by Lisa Conrad
through #gtchat Powered by TAGT
Image Credit: Credit:micromonkey - Fotolia
Characteristics often common to gifted children and those children considered resilient include:
- task commitment
- a desire to learn
- reflectiveness
- the ability to dream
- self-control
- self-awareness
- risk-taking
Furthermore, in recent years, research has shown that high intelligence contributes to greater resilience. (Bonanno 2004).
Resilience plays a role in the life of 2 (Twice-exceptional) students. Twice-exceptional students must deal with others’ perceptions of how ability should influence achievement. Failure to meet those expectations can negatively affect 2E students. These students who may be at higher risk not to develop resilience and be successful could counter risk factors with a network of support from caring and nurturing adults.
Teachers can nurture academic resilience in the classroom by providing an environment where students feel safe and respected. They can act as role models for students by keeping emotions in check around students and encouraging positive interpersonal relationships. Teachers can encourage students to read books about courage in the face of adversity.
Parents can build resilience at home by expressing positive attitudes in difficult situations; displaying emotions such as love, gratitude, and hope; and providing a long-term caring relationship with their child. When young children face an untenable situation, parents can brainstorm with them to understand what is happening and how they might develop a plan to overcome the problem. Parents also need to realize the importance of relinquishing control over their child’s life and allow the child to experience ‘agency’ – being able to solve problems on their own; to take control of their own life’s narrative.
How can we integrate mindfulness, gratitude, and empathy into children’s busy lives? Mindfulness, gratitude and empathy are powerful factors in developing resilience in children and adults need to provide the necessary time to allow them to be integrated into their child’s life. Encourage children to express gratitude when good things happen in their lives and empathy for others who may be having experiences which they haven’t had. Resilience trumps failure and adults can serve as role models who exhibit mindfulness, gratitude and empathy in everyday tasks and when responding to the needs of their children.
About the author: Lisa Conrad is the Moderator of Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT and Social Media Manager of the Global #gtchat Community. She is a longtime advocate for gifted children and also blogs at Gifted Parenting Support. Lisa can be contacted at: gtchatmod@gmail.com
International Baccalaureate Information Session-Klein Oak
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018, 06:30 PM
Klein Oak High School, Northcrest Drive, Spring, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
International Baccalaureate Informational Meeting-Wunderlich
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018, 06:30 PM
Wunderlich Intermediate School, Misty Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
International Baccalaureate Informational Meeting-Doerre
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 06:30 PM
Doerre Intermediate School, Theiss Mail Route Road, Spring, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
United States Patent and Trademark Office Video Contest
Entrants can participate in one of five categories:
• Grade school students ages 10 – 13
• High school students ages 14 – 18
• Undergraduate college students
• General public
• Federal government employees and their spouses and domestic partners
Prizes for the winning contestants include:
• Cash prizes ($500-2500)
• Use of winning entries in a 2019 public awareness campaign
• Paid trip to the awards ceremony in the Washington, D.C. area