I came across a library of resources put together by a teacher in Texas who identifies herself as 'teachagiftedkid.' In her blog - she discusses the importance of providing the right learning environment for gifted children. Often times, the kids do not know why they are placed in such programs - only that they've taken a test and there they are. She makes an interesting point - arguing that alot of this mindset reflects how parents and teachers have not paid attention to learning differences in these students and also identifies that this may be where the struggle with elitism in the program develops.
I think all students have their own unique ways of learning - we are not robots after all. I think parents should understand the different ways in which their kids respond to information. They can benefit from the work that other parents and teachers have created to help students become the best they can be. Its worth checking out - if only as a way to reinforce learning at home.
Her blog addresses many interesting questions: - http://teachagiftedkid.com/
And here is her library of resources: http://bit.ly/asrVQv
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