Announcements/Important Information

November 9th class is cancelled.  Make-up Session will be November 30th.

District GT Program Assessment

Read the description of each school, and grade their identification program.
Write a paragraph detailing which district you feel has the best program. Be sure to explain your rationale.

Write a second paragraph explaining which has the least effective program and why you believe this

•          Underline aspects which you find positive.

•          Circle aspects you feel are bringing down their grade.

Letter to parent of gifted student

Read one of the articles for parents and one about introverts in the classroom. 

 

Articles for parents:

 

http://ezinearticles.com/?Introverted-Vs-Extroverted-Children---What-Parents-Need-to-Know&id=4181641

 

http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/introverts/

 

 

Introverts in the classroom:

 

http://tinyurl.com/introvertinclassroom

 

http://www.theintrovertzcoach.com/redlearningstylesexpanded.html

 

 

Now, compose a response to the following e-mail from a gifted parent:

 

Dear <teacher>,

 

I just wanted to touch base briefly with you about Julia.  I am very concerned that she is not making enough friends this year and seems to want to stay inside on weekends and just read. I really want for her to make friends. I know her grades are high enough and she seems fine, but I am concerned that she may not be socializing enough with the other children her age. I know she talks constantly with adults and teachers and this is part of being gifted, but she should be having fun with others her age. I didn't want to have a repeat of last year with so few friends. Are there suggestions you could give me to help her socialize a little more?

 

Mrs. Andrews

 

 

Note: I have received letters/e-mails and questions in person which were similar in nature to this e-mail.

Introvert or Extrovert???

Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert (or right in the middle)? How do you know?  Post your response with specific examples about why you feel this way.

 

Here is a simple introvert v. extrovert quiz: http://tinyurl.com/introvertquiz

Important People in Gifted Education

Research another person who has had an impact on gifted education. Post who you chose, their impact  and why you chose this person.

Defining Giftedness

Now that you have read many different definitions of gifted through the years and in the state of Texas, develop your own definition of gifted and post it here.