GIFTED GIRLS



GIFTED ARTICLES

ADVOCACY

“Gifted Education: Deceived, Denied and in Crisis” by Rebecca Sausner

(Parents advocating for gifted education in their district)

"Public Relations: A Necessary Tool for Advocacy in Gifted Education" by Frances A. Karnes and Joan D. Lewis

(Gifted supporters need to go beyond talking for and among themselves to provide accurate information to other educators and the general public.)

AT RISK

"Gifted Children at Risk" by Nancy Johnson

(Parents need to get involved in gifted education: Be an advocate as a parent, taxpayer, and school patron.)

BIRTH ORDER

"Birth Order: Does It Make a Difference?" by Nancy Johnson

(Although there is no research that definitively states how birth order affects giftedness, success in life, and personality, the information in this article will help parents improve their nurturing skills.)

CREATIVITY

“Creativity as an Elusive Factor in Giftedness” by Joyce VanTassell-Baska

(The elusiveness of creativity as a factor in its relationship to giftedness.)

“Creativity in Young Children” by James D. Moran III

(“The precursors of adult creativity are clearly evident in young children. This digest explores factors that affect creativity in children and techniques for fostering this quality. The need to study creativity, and the definition of creativity within a developmental framework, are also discussed.)

Dimensions of Creativity (Volume XVIII, Number 1)

(Articles in this volume are as follows: “An Improved Climate for Creativity; Using the Gifted Child’s Personality to Enhance Creativity; Creativity – an Emerging Discipline; Blocks to Creative Thinking; Personality Factors and Creativity; Software Suggestions; Immersion…Incubation…Illumination; Creative Links Between Art and Science)

“Fostering Academic Creativity in Gifted Students” by Paul Torrance and Kathy Goff

(what is meant by academic creativity; creative behavior of young children; creative behavior of school-age children; what can teachers do; what can parents do; how adults kill creativity)

“Getting Serious about Humor” by Jay Monson

(using humor with students can lead to creative endeavors; the link between humor and creativity; using humor with gifted students; developmental sequence of humor; learning humor)

“Kindle the Creative Spark” by Julius and Zelda Segal

(“Recent findings suggest five ways parents can inspire a child’s natural inventiveness.”)

“Learning Creative Behavior” by Sidney Parnes

(creative problem solving; what is creative behavior; three types of futuristics; creating the future)

“Mastering the Creative Process” by Phil Nuernberger

(the creative process; creativity and stress; how we approach stress; reducing stress; developing creative power)

“Original Spin” by Lesley Dormen and Peter Edidin

(defining yourself as a creative person; avoiding the myths; mindlessness vs. mindfulness; creating the right atmosphere; the payoff)

CURRENT ISSUES REGARDING GIFTED EDUCATION

“Are We Failing Our Geniuses?” by John Cloud (as printed in TIME Magazine 2007)

(A look at how our American culture is possibly failing to cultivate its most promising students. )

“Leave No Gifted Child Behind” by Susan Goodkin

(The effect of No Child Left Behind Act on gifted children.)

DIFFERENTIATING

"Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students" by Sandra L. Berger

(Students who are gifted and talented need a differentiated curriculum designed to address their individual characteristics, needs, abilities, and interests.)

EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED

“Exceptionally Gifted Children: Different Minds” by Deirdre Lovecky

(“delineates some of the characteristic modes of thinking that differentiate exceptionally gifted children from their more moderately gifted peers”)

“The 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Highly gifted children” by Kathi Kearney

(“Who are the highly gifted? If my child has been identified as gifted, isn’t that enough? Why is it important to know whether or not she is highly gifted?” are some of the issues addressed in this article regarding those students often considered profoundly gifted.)

GENERIC GIFTED

“Eddie the Eagle” Revisited by Audry Wyman

(an allegorical defense for having gifted programs; a story of placing an “eagle” in a school for “chickens.”)

“Gifted on Tuesdays” by Prufrock Press

(a look at the issue of just being “gifted” on the day the gifted child is pulled out of the regular classroom…provides innovative ideas to help challenge gifted students everyday of the week…)

“Is it a cheetah?” by Stephanie S. Tolan

(an article which compares a gifted child with a cheetah? This article raises questions worth pondering…)

“The Einstein Factor” - Radio broadcast with Robyn Williams

(some very gifted children are often condemned as failures in the school system because they learn in a different way than the majority of the kids…)

GIFTED BOYS

“Managing His Image: The Challenge Facing a Gifted Male” by Thomas P. Hebert

(gifted males trying to maintain their image might become academic underachievers if their adolescent culture does not value academic success…)

GIFTED GIRLS

“Helping Gifted Girls Achieve Excellence” by Pat Fuller

(Underachievement is frequently evident in adolescent girls and continues throughout their adult life. Early intervention is critical and is addressed in this article)

“Reclaiming Lost Giftedness in Girls” by Linda Silverman, Ph.D.

(Gifted girls can be chameleons – from pre-school through adulthood. This article addresses the social talents of girls and suggests strategies for supporting their intellectual giftedness as well. )

“Your Gifted Daughter – What is She REALLY Made Of?” by Nancy Johnson

(a look at gifted women, past and present; strategies to help support a girl’s intellectual and leadership strengths while maintaining feminine identity…)

GIFTED PRE–SCHOOL STUDENTS

Comparison Chart on Lookers, Listeners, or Movers

(categorizing pre-school student learning styles)

HOMEWORK

“How Important is Homework?” by the U. S. Department of Education

(defines homework; presents a rationale for homework; presents guidelines for homework by various age-levels; and defends the need for homework policies)

LEADERSHIP

“Leadership Development and Gifted Students” by Frances Karnes and Suzanne Bean

(characteristics of leadership in gifted youth; parents and the development of leadership; infusing leadership concepts and skills into the curriculum; other school options for leadership development; leadership through extracurricular activities)

LEARNING STYLES

“Getting Your Kids Out the Door” – with their shoes! by Allie Golon

(This article is about visual – spatial learners and their daily challenges.)

“A Guide To Right/Left Hemisphere Functions” by Prufrock Press

(a summary of right/left brain characteristics…)

LITERATURE (& ACTIVITIES) FOR GIFTED KIDS

“Gifted Children in Literature: Good Reading for Able Learners” by Margret McIntosh

(short list of books that have been chosen because each one has a gifted young person as a main character; ideas for using the books with gifted children and youth)

PARENTING THE GIFTED CHILD

“Appropriate Expectations for the Gifted Child” by Arlene R. DeVries

(to ensure maximizing chances for a gifted child to fulfill his or her potential, there are conditions that are conducive to healthy academic and personal development of gifted kids)

“Counseling Gifted and Talented Students” – Nicholas Colangelo

(insights for parents and teachers regarding gifted students)

“Developing Your Child’s Habits of Success in School, Life, and Work” by Dr. Arthur L. Costa

(Research demonstrates that successful people in most any walk of life display certain characteristics or dispositions. This article presents 12 patterns of thinking and behaving in intelligent ways; Arthur Costa calls them Habits of the Mind. This article presents those attributes and applications for all.)

“Discipline With a Difference” by Nancy Johnson

(Gifted kids are kids first of all… Ms. Johnson presents characteristics of gift kids and concomitant problems that may be associated with their strengths or gifts… Tips on how to survive and be an effective parent in regard to discipline, are presented.)

“Fathers are People Too” by Nancy Johnson

(A Very Special Owner’s Manual written for Dad, this article presents a realistic [and a bit humorous] look at parenting – just for Dad!)

“Gifted-friendly parenting strategies” by Davidson Institute for Talent Development

(This article is a compilation of several suggestions that parents and experts agree are an important foundation for parenting gifted children.)

“How Can I Support My gifted Child?” by Linda Silverman

(identification of gifted; encouragement of children; school decisions; resources for parent information)

“How Can Parents Support a Child’s Passion?” by Sally Walker

(how to support your child’s all-consuming passion-of-the-week AND survive!)

“How Not to Talk to Your Kids” by Po Bronson

(A large percentage of gifted students severely underestimate their own abilities. They tend to under rate the importance of effort, and they over rate how much help they need from parents. The dilemma is when parents praise their child’s intelligence, are they providing the solution to their child’s problem?)

“Parent Day at the NAGC 51st Annual Convention” for Parenting for High Potential Magazine

(Who Are the Gifted? Characteristics of Various Areas of Giftedness; Why Should Gifted Education be Supported? and Resources for Additional Information)

“Parenting for Achievement” by Donna V. Ford and Michelle Frazier Trotman

(student underachievement – consideration of contributors to underachievement and suggestions for parental influence geared toward improving achievement…)

“Parenting the Gifted – Seeking the Right Counselor or Therapist for Your Gifted Child” by James T. Webb

(when to seek counseling; how to select an appropriate counselor; what to expect when working with your child and counseling or therapy…)

“Parenting Practices to Support Gifted Children” by Judith Wynn Halstead

(Parents in New York City and elsewhere are concerned about school programs for gifted students. However, parents should remember that they, too, will have a lasting educational effect on their children. In some areas of talent development (music, for example,) it is often the out-of-school activities that have the greatest impact on students. Parents can provide a child or teen with varied experiences, observe the effects and continue when the child respond with enthusiasm and success. While no child or teen will be gifted in all areas, good parenting practices can be focused on the individual child’s abilities. In this Parent Letter, parenting practices, programs and references are offered as a starting point.)

“Quiz for Parents of Gifted Kids” by Janet McCumsey

(concern and caring as a parent…)

“Resource Round Up” by Grover C. Young

(a holiday toy list for 2004; products that will appeal to a wide range of interests, strengths, and talents found among children with high potential)

“The Secret of Raising Smart Kids” by Carol S. Dweck

(The synopsis of this article is excellent: “Don’t tell your kids that they are smart.” More than three decades of research show that a focus on effort – not on intelligence or ability – is the key to success in school and in life.)

“Tips for Parents: Introverts” by Sharon Lind

(profoundly intelligent and introvert behavior)

“Tips for Parents of Intense Children” by Sharon Lind

(living with emotionally intense children – challenges and strategies for coping…)

PERFECTIONISM

“Perfectionism” by Carole Peters

(an overview of a range of definitions of perfectionism; considers the link between giftedness and perfectionism; the quest for self-actualization and the management of perfectionism)

“Risk-Taking and Risk-Making: Understanding When Less Than Perfection Is More Than Acceptable” by James Delisle

(the difference between being “pushed” by others to take a risk and “pulling” ourselves into taking a risk; understanding the dynamics of risks)

PERSONALITY STYLES

“Introversion: The Often Forgotten Factor Impacting the Gifted” by Jill D. Burruss and Lisa Kaenzig

(Introversion and its effect on the gifted child.)

SECONDARY GIFTED EDUCATION (Middle and High School Gifted)

“Differentiation at the Secondary Level” by Rick Wormeli

This article highlights strategies that can be used in the regular classroom (specifically at the Middle and High School levels)

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL

"Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children" by Leslie Kay Sword

(Just as gifted children's thinking is more complex and has more depth than other children's, so are their emotions more complex and more intense.)

"Gifted kids at risk: Who's listening?" by Patricia A. Schuler

(Bright kids are not better, yet they are different; and because they are, they face different issues.)

"Gifted Sensitivity to Criticism" by Tracy Cross

(Why do some gifted children seem to react disproportionately to feedback even when it is presented in a constructive and caring manner by others?)

"Helping Gifted Students with Stress" by Leslie S. Kaplan

(How parents, teachers and counselors can reduce stress on gifted students)

"Joy and Loss: The Emotional Lives of Gifted Children" by Joshua Freedman and Anabel Jensen

(The childhood of gifted children is often more painful, more isolated and more stressful because they do not fit in with their peers and they set high expectations.)

"Play Partner or Sure Shelter: What gifted children look for in friendship"

by Miraca U. M. Gross

(Friendship choices in gifted children are usually formed on the basis of similarities in mental age, rather than chronological age.)

"Promoting positive social development" by Linda Kreger Silverman

(Gifted children develop social skills more easily when they have the opportunity to interact with true peers.)

"Social and Emotional Issues" by James Delisle

(Risk-taking and risk-making: Understanding when less than perfection is more than acceptable.)

"Social and Emotional Issues Faced by Gifted Girls in Elementary and Secondary School" by Sally M. Reis

(Discusses parental influences, teacher issues, internal barriers, external barriers social problems, isolation and perfectionism in gifted girls.)

"The "Me" Behind the Mask: Intellectually Gifted Students and the Search for Identity"

by Miraca U. M. Gross

(The process of identity development in intellectually gifted children and adolescents is complicated by their innate and acquired differences from age-peers.)

STRESS

“Helping Gifted Students With Stress Management” by Leslie S. Kaplan

(many gifted children have a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings, to events, to ideas, and to expectations which can add to their stress level…)

“Stress and the Gifted Child” by Janet McCumsey

(a look at stress and how it affects gifted children…)

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

“Talent Development in Gifted Education” by John Feldhusen

(“The last decades of the twentieth century saw the growth of a large body of research and development around the concept of intelligence. New concepts have facilitated new approaches to identifying and developing giftedness in young people. This digest presents a model for the education of gifted children and youth based on the concept of talent development. Specific ways to identify and develop talent are also discussed.)

TEENS

“Gifted Learners and the Middle School: Problem or Promise?” by Carol Ann Tomlinson

(an overview of areas of agreement between the fields, some areas of tension, and some promising directions that could engage educators in mutual planning…)

TERMS

"Acronyms, Terms, and other stuff we need to know. . ." collected by Carolyn K., webmistress, Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

(An alphabetical list of the acronyms and terms used in gifted education)

"It's Only Jargon, A Dictionary for Parents" by Nancy Johnson

(An alphabetical list of the terms used by teachers in gifted education.)

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL – GIFTED/LD; GIFTED/AD; GIFTED/ADHD

“ADHD and Children Who are Gifted” by James T. Webb and Diane Latimer

(diagnostic criteria for ADHD; distinguishing between ADHD and giftedness and associated behaviors; suggestions for parents and teachers)

“Diamonds in the Rough” by Lisa Fine Gold

( recent, historical view of the gifted/LD student and consideration of compensating with intellectual strengths and “hiding” learning difficulties OR “hiding” giftedness in a seeming display of underachievement; tips on getting help and supporting a child’s needs…)

“Dual Exceptionalities” by Colleen Willard-Holt

(Gifted students with disabling conditions remain a major group of underserved and understimulated youth (Cline, 1999). In order for these children to reach their potential, it is imperative that their intellectual strengths be recognized and nurtured, at the same time as their disability is accommodated appropriately. Identification of giftedness in students who are disabled is problematic. The customary identification methods (standardized tests and observational checklists) are inadequate, without major modification. Standard lists of characteristics of gifted students may be inadequate for unmasking hidden potential in children who have disabilities)

“Gifted Children with AD/HD” by Deidre V. Lovecky, Ph.D

(a view of the AD/HD student as needs are heightened with gifted abilities)

“Gifted Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” by Maureen Neihart

(differences in gifted/ADHD children and non-gifted ADHD students; assessing ADHD in gifted children; appropriate intervention and support)

“Is this Child Gifted? - The Gifted/Learning Disabled Child: Reshaping the Puzzle”

by Nancy Johnson

(understanding the concept of twice exceptional [gifted and LD]; common comments from teachers regarding the gifted/LD child; suggestions for administrators; suggestions for parents and teachers)

“Serving the Gifted/Learning Disabled” by Deborah B. Rivera, Jane Murdock, and David Sexton

(“gifted learning disabled” students present a challenge to both regular and special education teachers, this article deals with identification and interventions for such students)

“Teaching Decision Making to Students with Learning Disabilities by Promoting Self-Determination” by Alan Hoffman

(how self-determination is linked to learning how to make good choices and decisions; barriers students with learning disabilities face in learning how to make effective choices; school factors that promote or inhibit self-determination instruction; resources and strategies to promote and teach choice and decision- making)

UNDERACHIEVEMENT

“But I Don’t Want to Be Gifted” by Nancy Johnson

(evidence to student’s potential, but the student is having problems; looks at the stigma of the word gifted; premises of the demands of giftedness; list of books gifted children can read as bibliotherapy to help them cope with their giftedness)

“Communication: Its Impact on Self-Esteem and Underachievement in the Gifted Child” by Paule Eckhaus

(“Abstract: The parameters to be canvasses include the formation of ‘individual’ identity and self-esteem as well as implications for individual achievement. Communication guidelines for parents and teachers interacting with the gifted child will be explored.)

“Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs” by Linda Silverman

(“Even gifted students who are achieving A’s may be severely underachieving. This article gives several ideas that teachers can use to help meet the needs of gifted students.)

“The Courage to Succeed: A New Look at Underachievement” by Felice Kaufmann

(links underachievement to discouragement and thus is a defensive behavior; discouragement through domination, insensitivity, silence, and intimidation)

“Underachieving Gifted Students” by James Delisle and Sandra Berger

(“There is perhaps no situation more frustrating for parents or teachers than living or working with children who do not perform as well academically as their potential indicates they can.” The article addresses the definition of underachievement, strategies to reverse patterns of underachievement, participation in gifted programs, and role of the family.)

|“Promoting a Positive Achievement Attitude with Gifted and Talented Students” |

| by Del Siegle. & Betsy McCoach |

|(Based upon research and case studies, Reis and McCoach suggest that the underachievement |

|of bright styudents occurs for one of three basic reasons. This article presents personal |

|characteristics often associated with achievement as well as interventions and suggest |

|goal setting strategies.) |

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SELECTED WEB SITES

Gifts for the Gifted: the Best of Hoagies' Shopping Guide

(“Finding the right gifted for a gifted child, parent or professional can be stressful, and overexcitabilities of the gifted can make stress seem... even more stressful. When shopping for gifts for the gifted, think about the unusual.  Consider making a donation to a charity instead of another toy, for our globally aware children.” This website offers numerous links to “smart toys” and challenging fun! [updated November 2007] )

National Association for Gifted Children – Frequently Asked Questions

(This site presents information frequently sought by those just beginning the journey into gifted education. NAGC is a highly respected research-based advocacy support system for gifted education.)

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