Abstract
Failure to addresseducational concerns, including academic advancement, psychological problems, andco-morbid learning disorders, can lead to gifted students experiencingdifficulties in developing socio-emotional competencies. These have a positiveimpact on learning outcomes. Teachers' attitudes and pedagogies are central tothe promotion of these competencies in gifted students. In this paper, fieldvignettes illustrate how some teachers intentionally and unintentionally affecttheir gifted students' social and emotional development. Teachers of giftedstudents require positive attitudes, advanced pedagogical skills, and, mostimportantly, the capacity to program for socio-emotional learning, bothformally and informally. Strategies are outlined in this paper to guide teachers in thedevelopment of gifted students' socio-emotional competencies and, thereby, inthe provision of equitable educational opportunities.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Investing in Gifted & Talented Learners |
Subtitle of host publication | An International Perspective |
Editors | Cathrine Klassen, Eleoussa Polyzoi |
Place of Publication | Winniped, Manitoba, Canada |
Publisher | The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children |
Chapter | Part 2, Chapter 1 |
Pages | 41-47 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-9868123-0-9 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 2009 WCGTC World Conference - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 3 Aug 2009 → 7 Aug 2009 Conference number: 18th https://www.world-gifted.org/2009-world-conference-program-cover-vancouver-canada/ |
Conference
Conference | 2009 WCGTC World Conference |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Vancouver |
Period | 3/08/09 → 7/08/09 |
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