http://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/55305.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 07:28:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55305Lynx350How do lesson plans for gifted students differ from regular lesson plans? How can you ensure that your students are being challenged sufficiently? This article will answer all your questions about lesson plans for gifted students. Includes ideas for appropriate lesson plans. Figure It Out In a regular classroom, you might be used to teachin...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/53493.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 07:28:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53493Lynx350The RtI model has become an important component of many modern classrooms. But does it really benefit everyone? Some question whether students who are gifted and RtI model instruction can ever truly combine. Here's why. RtI in a Nutshell RtI (Response to Intervention) is a model of teaching instruction that encourages research-based decisio...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/22576.aspxTue, 13 Oct 2009 07:51:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22576WritingBugStudents who are classified as gifted and exceptional are extremely intelligent and understand many concepts beyond their years. When they enter school, it's easy for them to become bored and unmotivated by what their classmates are learning. Enrichment activities provided by teachers can help. Challenges Faced by Gifted Students in School Gift...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/49995.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 03:58:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49995Margo1971If you teach gifted students and are looking for a year-long project, service learning projects are perfect. It is important for students to be involved in goal setting at the beginning of the project and throughout to keep them focused and on track to completion. Examples of Year-Long Service Learning Projects Service learning projects are perfect...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/49879.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 15:04:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49879Margo1971If your gifted students are taking part in a year-long service learning project, then you will need to assess their progress as well as skills they learned and objectives they met. You can use the following project assessment tools for your gifted program. Monthly Assessments When your gifted students report monthly on their service learning projec...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/49702.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 04:06:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49702Margo1971Year-long service learning projects are perfect for gifted and talented classrooms. Once gifted students have set their goals and chosen a project, they are ready to begin. Here are some tips for helping students stay on track and getting the most out of their service learning projects. Bi-Weekly Check-Ups In most gifted and talented programs, stud...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/48494.aspxWed, 09 Sep 2009 07:46:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48494stacy1172Gifted students often get bored in regular classrooms. Giving them more challenging activities can keep them motivated and focused on learning. By differentiating instruction and curriculum materials that challenge and motivate gifted students, teachers can keep them engaged and on task in class. Activities for Gifted Children Meeting the needs of ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/38661.aspxSat, 13 Jun 2009 10:04:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38661jennyfloresIt is easy to fall into the trap of looking at your exceptional learners as small adults. It is important to their overall wellbeing that we recognize they are not miniature adults, but children, with all the social and emotional needs other children have. Addressing the Emotional Needs of Gifted Students Gifted children have all, if not more, soci...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/37181.aspxSun, 31 May 2009 03:00:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37181blcaseybcsyParents of gifted students want the best learning opportunities for their children. Working with parents and providing them with differentiated instruction and effective collaboration will go a long way in creating a meeting of the parent-teacher-student minds in teaching gifted learners. Reaching Parents of Gifted Students Gifted students want to ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/36883.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 05:51:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36883blcaseybcsyCulturally diverse students identified as gifted continue to be underrepresented in mainstream classroom. In the global world and in school communities, gifted students span the globe in ethnic and cultural identity. Gifted students of all cultural backgrounds must be challenged in the classroom. Culturally Diverse Gifted Learners Culturally divers...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/36879.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 04:57:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36879Margo1971In your gifted classroom, you may have students that are gifted in one or more of the multiple intelligences. When you teach gifted students, you may observe that some of your students are extremely talented in one area but lack in another. You can use this knowledge to benefit your students. What are the Multiple Intelligences? Multiple intell...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/30564.aspxMon, 30 Mar 2009 02:30:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30564blcaseybcsyThe questions are endless and the teacher's answers only serve to bring on a new barrage of questions. For gifted students and their teachers, the questions are only the beginning of an educational journey that can be rewarding and challenging for both students and teachers. Gifted Students in the Classroom Gifted students are everywhere, in ev...