Your GT Specialist Mrs. Bryan
I have been teaching gifted and talented for three years. I have also taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. With GT I have the opportunity to work with grades kindergarten through fourth, and that is very exciting. I enjoy teaching whole group enrichment to kindergarten and first grade, then spend time working on projects with 2nd-4th.
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Common Gifted Education Myths Taken from:National Association of Gifted Children Myth: All children are gifted. Truth: While all children are special and deserving, not all children have exceptional academic gifts that require additional support in school. Interestingly, most people readily accept that there are children in performing arts or athletics whose talents are so far above those of others their age that they require additional or different training or coaching. It is important to understand that these same characteristics apply to academically gifted students who need support and guidance to reach their full potential. Myth: Gifted students don’t need help; they’ll do fine on their own. Truth: Would you send a star athlete to train for the Olympics without a coach? Gifted students need guidance from well trained, challenging teachers to help develop their talents. Myth: Gifted education programs are elitist. Truth: Gifted education is not about status, it is about meeting student needs. Advanced learners are found in all cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. However, not every school district offers services for gifted students, even though there are gifted students in every district. |