Who are Gifted Students? by https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf Please respond at least once to each column. en-us 2020-12-11 19:19:57 UTC 2022-09-19 13:46:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f989.png My gifted students https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023898714 Half of them are what I call "Go Getters." They want to do more and learn more. The other half are shy about being gifted. They don't want the other students to know, so they often don't participate in class and avoid challenges.

]]> 2020-12-16 13:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023898714 abstract thinkers, difficulty relating to non-gifted peers, awkward socially, serious about academics https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023899180 2020-12-16 13:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023899180 bconway22 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023899746 I would describe my gifted students as some that thing outside of the box, but others that have high data points.]]> 2020-12-16 13:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023899746 Christy https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023902427 We have 7 identified at this time. I would say 4 of the 7 are very quiet. It is hard to carry on a conversation with them. Two of the students are so disorganized that it is very hard to give them gifted activities. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023902427 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023902644 highly motivated in their own high interest areas  
Very disorganized

]]> 2020-12-16 13:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023902644 I would describe my Gifted students as great kids that need their greatness and motivation awakened. My students need to be exposed to ways that they can use their strengths and interests for good. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023902843 2020-12-16 13:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023902843 My current students range from go getters to just doing enough to receive an A. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023904004 2020-12-16 13:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023904004 bconway22 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023905846 Gifted Children have extensive vocabulary, highly sensitive to feelings, asynchronous development, vivid imagination, fear of failure.

High achievers remember the answers, needs repetition to learn, highly alert and attentive, gets As, enjoys school often, completes assignments on time, teacher pleaser.]]> 2020-12-16 13:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023905846 Gifted children are different because they need a higher level of engagement so that course material seems relevant to them, rather than bothersome and redundant. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023909789 2020-12-16 13:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023909789 Gifted vs. High Achiever https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023909938 Gifted students think about things differently. They are like a computer with 15 different tabs open in their approach to things. A high achiever could just be a student who works hard and wants to do well.]]> 2020-12-16 13:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023909938 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023912744 Gifted children  have an extensive vocabulary in a variety of areas high achievers tend to have large amounts of pocket knowledge
Gifted kids tend to not want to ask questions, because they feel like they should know the answers

]]> 2020-12-16 13:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023912744 My students are competitive with each other. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023912852 They are super insightful.
The are eager learners.
They are loud.]]> 2020-12-16 13:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023912852 The purpose of Gifted education is to meet the diverse needs of learners that require an advanced level of depth, interest, and relevance. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023913180 2020-12-16 13:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023913180 Purpose https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023914935 The purpose is to meet the needs of each gifted student. No 2 are the same, so I don't feel I can define it any further than that. . .meeting the various needs of these kids.]]> 2020-12-16 13:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023914935 High achievers are pleasers. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023916537 Gifted students are not so much- they usually know how they want to handle an assignment, and they beat to their own drum.]]> 2020-12-16 13:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023916537 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023919682 purpose of gifted education is to provide  opportunities for these students to delve into areas of high interest and use their strengths to support them in their areas of weakness]]> 2020-12-16 13:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023919682 The purpose is to meet different academic needs of students. It is to help gifted students push for and reach their potential and academic needs. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023921802 2020-12-16 13:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023921802 bconway22 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023922080 Purpose of gifted education is to provide students that exhibit characteristics of giftedness a way to grow in a method that challenges them while enriching their natural talents and interests.]]> 2020-12-16 13:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023922080 Christy https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023922745 A lot of the times the high achiever needs to work at their work and the gifted it comes much easier.]]> 2020-12-16 13:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023922745 I have found that gifted students think "outside" of the box. High achievers https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023927580 Simply repeat what has been taught.]]> 2020-12-16 13:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023927580 Christy https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023927733 The purpose of Gifted Education is to identify students that will excel in education.]]> 2020-12-16 13:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/1023927733 Eager to learn! https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302976588 2022-09-19 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302976588 My group are deeper thinkers. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977306 2022-09-19 13:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977306 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977439 Very intelligent.]]> 2022-09-19 13:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977439 So far I would say they have enthusiasm to learn, but also feel threatened when they face something challenging. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977459 2022-09-19 13:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977459 My gifted st!udents are unique individuals with their own strengths, weaknesses, and personal needs. School is only half of their story https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977700 2022-09-19 13:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302977700 Students who think outside the box. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978051 2022-09-19 13:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978051 high achievers but due to how small our district is do not get what they should deserve https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978170 2022-09-19 13:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978170 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978254 The gather and retain information extremely fast and are able to apply it.]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978254 Gifted learners have multiple "windows" open at once in their brains were high achievers focus so intensely on the subject at hand https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978310 2022-09-19 13:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978310 Gifted education https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978472 The purpose of gifted education it to enrich students. Gifted Education makes students think further into what they are already learning or want to learn. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978472 insightful, imaginative, outside-the-box thinkers who sometimes appear lazy and disinterested especially when bored https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978636 2022-09-19 13:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978636 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978767 To further enrich gifted students studies.

]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978767 My gifted students seem to be very self motivated and excited to learn. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978925 My gifted students are very self motivated and excited to learn. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302978925 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979242 My gifted students are collectively very anxious. They want to do well and their perception of "doing well" results often in a negative self-view.]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979242 My gifted students https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979389 All of my students love to learn but hate to be pushed to an uncomfortable level where failure is a possibility. They are very afraid of failing/losing in whatever activity we are completing. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979389 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979410 Most of my identified students are very quiet and prefer to be independent and focus on their own interests rather than be involved with classmates and discussions.

]]> 2022-09-19 13:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979410 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979510 I would describe my gifted students as students who want to be challenged. They want to learn new things and challenge their abilities. They are always looking at what we are going to be doing next, and willing to try new things. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979510 Gifted students think differently. They don't need to be high achievers, although some are. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979545 2022-09-19 13:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979545 They are clever, inquisitive, problem-solving, critical-thinkers, fun, high-performing.... but they are also needy, overly-critical, moody, difficult, ... https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979975 2022-09-19 13:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302979975 I think high achievers sometimes have more stamina than a gifted child, simply because a gifted learner is used to things being easy for them, whereas a high achiever just wants to get it right and will keep going until they do. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302980000 2022-09-19 13:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302980000 Afraid of Failure https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302980074 My kiddos are either full of anxiety, terrified to make mistakes, and stressed out about their future plans OR resilient and completely decided/confident in their path.]]> 2022-09-19 13:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302980074 They aren't as afraid of a more complicated challenge... more confident of their own abilities to solve a problem or accomplish a task. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302980097 2022-09-19 13:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302980097 The purpose is to give gifted students access to content and experiences that exercise their brains in ways that the reg. ed. curriculum doesn't. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981246 2022-09-19 13:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981246 Gifted students work beyond grade level. High achievers complete on grade level work. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981417 2022-09-19 13:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981417 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981607 Being gifted comes more naturally than being a high achiever. You do not need to be gifted to be a high achiever and sometimes gifted students are not working to their potential.]]> 2022-09-19 13:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981607 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981802 Often successful with very little effort.  High interests in focused areas.

]]> 2022-09-19 13:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981802 yes they are the ones who know about the Battle of Marathon before I teach it in world history. They know where Afghanistan is before I teach it. They can put together geopolitical concepts before I introduce them. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981809 2022-09-19 13:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302981809 high achievers typically enjoy school because they thrive on learning new material while being a teacher pleaser, gifted students enjoy learning new material when they are highly interested and motivated, they are not typically driven by pleasing the teacher https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302982072 2022-09-19 13:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302982072 They are high achieving and need extra enrichment to achieve their academic goals. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302982182 2022-09-19 13:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302982182 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302982833 I feel my gifted students are intelligent, but also have struggles within the school setting such as procrastinating, disorganization, social skills, etc. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302982833 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983044 The purpose of gifted education is to meet gifted students where they are at. To provide different instruction and supplemental resources to enrich them, not "more" work.]]> 2022-09-19 13:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983044 meet the academic needs of gifted students by providing them opportunities to demonstrate their strengths https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983127 2022-09-19 13:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983127 I believe that the purpose of GE is to challenge the students that are not challenged enough with the regular curriculum... to allow them to take off and fly a little...above and beyond what a regular classroom can do. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983180 2022-09-19 13:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983180 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983407 Gifted students are able to tackle activities and subjects effortlessly to the point where they can lose interest if it is too easy. They care little about grades at times because they are confident in their abilities and knowledge

High achievers have a drive about them that forces them to put forth an endless amount of effort in fear of getting a bad grade.]]> 2022-09-19 13:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983407 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983412 The purpose of gifted education is to meet the needs of students who are working above grade level. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983412 Just like with students who need extra support with a learning difficulty, a gifted learner needs extra support with learning how to express their ideas, work toward a goal with confidence, and build empathy toward others. These are very preliminary observations as this is a new role for me. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983974 2022-09-19 13:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302983974 High-achievers are those who can do very well with hard work and perseverance. Gifted kids often think they don't need to study, get bored easily, and are often their own stumbling blocks in achieving success. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984535 2022-09-19 13:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984535 To provide higher level concepts within the constrains of their regular education concepts https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984553 2022-09-19 13:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984553 The purpose is to take what a gifted child is interested in and expand upon that knowledge. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984631 2022-09-19 13:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984631 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984797 Gifted students have a different view on things. They have the higher order thinking skills already established. These students already have the foundational knowledge for their grade level, and need pushed in their thinking to dig deeper. 

High achieving students usually are motivated and learned what is needed for their class. They do not always have the knowledge before it is taught in class. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302984797 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985665 To expand students' talents and areas of inquisitiveness.  To challenge beyond current abilities and build the strength to work through difficulties because oftentimes things come easily.

]]> 2022-09-19 13:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985665 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985764 In a typical year, I have perhaps 25% who are highly motivated and pumped about anything I throw at them. These students love to be pushed, and push me to keep them challenged. Around 50% are high achievers who are relatively organized and are very concerned with their GPAs, but not necessarily their "learning." The remaining 25% may struggle in some way, be it socially, academically, or both. Most of my sleepless nights concern this subset.]]> 2022-09-19 13:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985764 The purpose of gifted education is to meet the educational needs of students through acceleration, enrichment, or a combination of both. Where gifted ed falls short (in PA) is that it doesn't help students cope with their giftedness. Thinking differently isn't necessarily a good thing in a standardized world. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985927 2022-09-19 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985927 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985960 The purpose of gifted education is to provide students with the opportunity to be pushed mentally. One that inspires creativity while also pushing them to be "gritty."]]> 2022-09-19 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302985960 The purpose is to reach their very unique learning needs by offering them challenges and providing them with enrichment in areas beyond the classroom. Providing gifted support with similar peers also gives them a safe environment of support and community. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302988010 2022-09-19 13:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302988010 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302988536 Gifted children often have very specific, almost obsessive interests. Also, many of these individuals are more concerned with how much they can learn or accomplish than their GPA or social status.]]> 2022-09-19 13:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302988536 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302988716 The purpose of gifted education is meet the needs of gifted students. Meeting the students where they are individually and giving them the resources to expand on the knowledge they already have. It can push students to their full potential and excel them even further in their knowledge and learning. ]]> 2022-09-19 13:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302988716 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302989891 High achievers work within the general curriculum to be on top. They work hard and study. Gifted already start on the top and need a push to achieve beyond the norm.]]> 2022-09-19 13:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302989891 The purpose of Gifted Ed. is to identify and challenge students that need further enrichment to showcase their skills. It does not mean giving them more work, but giving them meaningful work at their higher level. https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302990020 2022-09-19 13:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302990020 Sometimes it feels... https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302990793 ...like it's just to make sure we're in compliance with documents. Pushing paper.]]> 2022-09-19 13:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302990793 https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302992755 For me, gifted education is an opportunity to facilitate growth (both academically and socially), encourage risk taking, and support any areas of need (such as anxiety, overly high standards, organizational challenges).]]> 2022-09-19 13:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learning23/hm8g44ujji9nkpvf/wish/2302992755