16 of the Smartest Children
Garrett Voelker
3 Big Ideas
Pressure
Gifted children can feel intense pressure from family members and society.
Focused
Gifted learners show exceptional intelligence in areas of expertise.
Misunderstood
Gifted children can also have learning disabilities, from ADHD to Aspergers Snydrome.
2 Questions - 1. How do we provide opportunities to challenge our gifted learners outside of the classroom? 2. How do we create a differentiated environment for learners in a collaborative classroom?
1 Action to Take Immediately
Discuss with counselors and administration ways in which gifted learners in my classroom can be challenged outside of the classroom.