Interview with Gifted Educator

Interview with Gifted Educator

The gifted educator states that she has been in the field of education for a of gifted education . She became interested in this field due to the faster pace of learning , as gifted students are more eager to learn and fewer discipline problems are encountered inside the classrooms

She states that the inquisitive nature of a gifted student is what she likes best in working with gifted students because these students are really interested in learning . Learning , for them , is not only a mere experience that they are

doing because it is stated by the law . Bouncing ideas and exchanging thoughts with them even on an elementary level is a learning experience not only for them but also for everyone involved in the process . Unfortunately , even the field of gifted education has its negative side . She states that some of the students have a difficult time accepting the fact that they are not always correct . They also experience difficulties in accepting constructive criticism

Compared with other average students on an emotional level , most gifted children that have been dealt with by the interviewee are gifted in only one or two areas . Because of this , they face the same problem that other students encounter . They do have a problem accepting that they must struggle in some areas . Some of the students are very sensitive when they are told that they need to redo certain areas of the basic classes A few of them can become a problem when it comes to discipline especially when they accomplish their activities very quickly and would have spare time to do other things . She indicates that she have found that students who have stable parents who have grounded the child with the reality outlook on life have far fewer emotional problems

With regard to having their educational needs adequately addressed , she states that with all of the computers in the classroom and research material available to the students today , a teacher who is doing a decent job will provide various ways to meet the needs of all children The internet has has given children more opportunities to go farther than what was possible in the past . In a regular class room , gifted children have provided great help to the students who have academic problems . Allowing a gifted child to work with an average student who is having trouble with his or her schoolwork demonstrates two things . It helps the average student cope with school and can give the gifted child a greater understanding of the subject , as they need to think about the subject in a different way in to explain it to the average student . Many gifted students have a thirst for knowledge so this type of situation stimulates their minds better

The main emotional issues of gifted students include the stress that they feel when they are being pushed too hard by their parents who use their gifted children to impress their friends . These students rebel by being...