How can parents and classroom teachers best support underachieving gifted learners?
3 Strategies when working with underachieving students:
Supportive -
Implementing and designing a curriculum that is based on student needs and interest
Allowing students the opportunity to move at their own pace when learning
Intrinsic-
Invites positive attitudes
Teacher focuses on attempts and not successes
democratic classroom
Self-assessments
Remedial-
Recognize that students are unique and have specific strengths and weaknesses
Opportunities to play on their strengths and interests as well as learning challenges
This is done in a safe environment where mistakes is part of learning
3 Strategies when working with underachieving students:
Supportive -
Implementing and designing a curriculum that is based on student needs and interest
Allowing students the opportunity to move at their own pace when learning
Intrinsic-
Invites positive attitudes
Teacher focuses on attempts and not successes
democratic classroom
Self-assessments
Remedial-
Recognize that students are unique and have specific strengths and weaknesses
Opportunities to play on their strengths and interests as well as learning challenges
This is done in a safe environment where mistakes is part of learning