Support for Parents of Gifted Learners
GIFTED PROGRAM GOALS :
The following is a very brief summary of the 7 program goals outlined in the Florida's Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners.
The following is a very brief summary of the 7 program goals outlined in the Florida's Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners.
- BASIC KNOWLEDGE in a variety of fields
- Ask APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS across various disciplines
- Conduct thoughtful RESEARCH
- THINK CREATIVELY AND CRITICALLY to solve real-world problems
- ASSUME LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATORY ROLES
- VARIETY OF GOALS (academic, personal, and career)
- Develop and deliver a VARIETY OF PRODUCTS AND PERFORMANCES that demonstrate understanding
More about the GROWTH MINDSET!
THE FOLLOWING EXCERPT WAS TAKEN FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Research completed by Dr. Carol Dweck states that the way our students think impacts their attitude toward learning and how they perform in our classrooms.
After you watch the video, feel free to explore other key points of Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on the left toolbar. If you would like to share any comments or feedback about what you see and read, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
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Research completed by Dr. Carol Dweck states that the way our students think impacts their attitude toward learning and how they perform in our classrooms.
- 90 percent of students who are praised for effort instead of abilities ask for new challenging tasks and persevere in solving them.
- Students who are praised for effort view challenges as a way of learning, and embrace them.
- Students praised for abilities reject the opportunity for a challenge in fear they will not be able to perform as expected. These students are also more likely to lie about their performance when they do not feel they have succeeded on a task.
- Students who are praised for being smart (abilities) are less likely to take risks in their learning and if they do not perform well or things do not come easily. They shut down because they no longer feel smart.
- Students praised for hard work (effort) may find it hard to understand why another student would not want to challenge him- or herself and learn. (Read more about Dr. Dweck’s studies at Brainpickings.org)
After you watch the video, feel free to explore other key points of Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on the left toolbar. If you would like to share any comments or feedback about what you see and read, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
My child is gifted... what does that really mean?
Social & Emotional Issues in Gifted Students
All children have individual needs. The unique needs of gifted children, though, can sometimes be directly related, or connected, to the characteristics of being gifted.
Here is a list of some of the issues facing gifted children. Click on the websites and links to the right for additional information and resources.
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Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted
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Parent Advocacy
Parents of gifted children may find themselves feeling uninformed and confused about what they should expect for their child's educational experiences. Parents should never feel as though they have no voice in the education of their children, especially if their child is gifted. When parents form a successful advocacy group, parents are able to find a voice, share concerns and ideas with others, problem-solve, support each other, and effectively improve educational programs. Advocacy groups stumble though when their approach is flawed by intimidation tactics and attempts to overrule teachers, administrators, school board members, or politicians.
The following are some basic tips for creating a successful parent advocacy group. Check out the articles and guidebooks to the right, which provide more in-depth information.
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Check out these articles and guidebooks for more information.
"Effective nurturing of giftedness in children and adolescents requires a cooperative partnership between home and school, one that is characterized by mutual respect and an ongoing sharing of ideas and observations about the children involved. To accomplish this partnership, parent and educators must know something about giftedness, understand the children's needs, and understand some basic principals of advocacy." Supporting Gifted Education Through Advocacy, S. Berger, 1990 (click the article name to read more)
Advocating for Exceptionally Gifted Young People: A Guidebook
In 2007, parents of gifted students in Tampa, FL established a parent advocacy group. Check out their website for ideas and for parent resources.
GIFTED ADVOCACY COUNCIL OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY "Our mission is to promote and support a high quality education for gifted students, to inform and unite parents of gifted students in Hillsborough County, and to advocate on behalf of gifted students." Many resources available on this site:
Florida Gifted Network "The mission of the Florida Gifted Network (FGN) is to educate the public on the needs of gifted learners and effectively advocate for issues that affect the rights of of these exceptional students and the services they receive." Advocacy Toolkit
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