Gifted/Talented Students
Overall
In the websites that Mrs. G gave us to look at, it's mostly about what gifted/talented students are. There are many disadvantages and mostly advantages. Also it includes tell how teachers can spot a gifted/talented students and how to deal with one.
3 specific teacher and/or learning strategies
~independent projects: use their spare time to help them develop their creativity by allowing them to explore a special area
~academic competition: challenges students but also provides the opportunity to develop skills in leadership and group dynamics
~vertical enrichment: design assignments or projects that go above and beyond what is covered in a regular classroom
Spotting gifted/talented students
~ask many questions
~learns new information quickly
~is interested in many things
~thinks independently