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Gifted Myths

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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GIFTEDNESS

TEN MYTHS

1. DON'T NEED HELP

HOW ELSE COULD THEY DEVELOP THEIR ABILITIES?
Of course the need guidance and support tobe all they are capable of.
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2. ARE HIGH ACHIEVERS

OFTEN THE GIFTED UNDERPERFORM
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3.HAVE FEW PROBLEMS

ACTUALLY, 20-25 % HAVE EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES
Sensitivity, deep concerns about social injustices, isolation and feelings do being misundrstood cause problems.
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4. ARE CREATIVE

GIFTEDNESS DOESNT MEAN YOU ARE ARTISTC
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5.ARE PATHOLOGICAL

GIFTED KIDS CAN BE SOCIALLY ISOLATED
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6. DON'T HAVE DISABILITIES

GIFTEDNESS CAN BE PAIRED WITH ADHD AND PROCESSING DISORDERS.

7.GIFTED = TALENTED

THEY DON'T MEAN THE SAME THING
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8. ARE SELF DIRECTED

GIFTED STUDENTS NEED SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE
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9.MAKE GOOD GRADES

THERE IS OFTEN A DISCREPANCY IN PERFORMANCE
Gifted students can be bored or frustrated and perform well below their potential.
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10. APPLIES TO ALL KIDS

GIFTED MEANS AN ADVANCED CAPACITY
Although it does not mean better than, gifted children need modifications in their curriculum.