That the younger students do enjoy that social interaction and networking
with other gifted students while the older students wanted more of an independent format.
Raymond - I know you and I have talked about how online learning can be very beneficial for students precisely because they can have contact
with other gifted students.
Even though gifted students receive individualized instruction online, how are they getting exposure to
other gifted students?
Studies have shown that when provided such opportunities, and when twice - exceptional students were treated as
other gifted students, they made strong gains in their self - concept and attitude toward school.
Lisa has spent endless hours in the summer and after school helping re-create a gifted program that not only benefits my child, but
the other gifted students as well, sometimes at the expense of extra time with her own family.
Talent search programs offer summer and Saturday residential and commuter programs with
other gifted students, after qualifying during the school year by taking an out - of - level achievement test.
They also need appropriate instruction, interaction with
other gifted students, and regular feedback from the teacher.