Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT is a weekly chat on Twitter that takes place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. PT in the U.S. For one hour, parents, educators, advocates and experts in the field of gifted and talented gather to share resources, links, authentic life experiences and insights about gifted issues.
Welcome to Global Gifted and Talented Chat Powered by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented @TXGifted#TAGT ~ Thanks for joining us to chat about “Gifted Students in Secondary/Higher Education” #gtchat
I’m Lisa Conrad ~ moderator, advocate for gifted children, conference presenter, blogger and parent of 2 gifted adults from Pittsburgh, PA. Please take a minute to let us know who you are and from where you’re tweeting! #gtchat
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Our first question is coming up; let’s get ready to chat! Please preface your responses with A1 Excited to collaborate and share ideas with you today about gifted students in secondary and higher education. #gtchat
MS Gifted Specialist from Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. Excited 2 brainpick on secondary/Higher Ed gifted Ss and services across the states #gtchat
MS Gifted Specialist from Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. Excited 2 brainpick on secondary/Higher Ed gifted Ss and services across the states #gtchat
A1) In KS students are still on IEPs. Some districts choose to exit them claiming that AP & Honors classes meet their needs. Others also include Seminar time with Gifted Peers and Gifted specific lessons as well as earlier access to college credit dual credit. #gtchat
A1 This largely depends on the district. Options can be high quality GT sheltered courses, or just “regular” PAP/AP. At the college lvl there are honors programs that vary wildly in quality. #gtchat
Nothing wrong with AP, etc, or honors programs, but they tend to be focused on high achievers. An AP or honors class is only as good for a GT kid as the teacher or prof in charge. If they get GT, it’s great... if not... it can be a struggle. #gtchat
Many colleges like the University of Maryland have an Honors College https://t.co/ib7sMwS7GF My daughter was in the College Park Scholars Program https://t.co/Ghc0iyYy5v There needs to be be learning opportunities for high-achieving, academically motivated, students. #gtchat
Nothing wrong with AP, etc, or honors programs, but they tend to be focused on high achievers. An AP or honors class is only as good for a GT kid as the teacher or prof in charge. If they get GT, it’s great... if not... it can be a struggle. #gtchat
Nothing wrong with AP, etc, or honors programs, but they tend to be focused on high achievers. An AP or honors class is only as good for a GT kid as the teacher or prof in charge. If they get GT, it’s great... if not... it can be a struggle. #gtchat
In MS, we keep MS mindset & developmental needs in mind. We provide gifted services for all such as paideia seminars and built-in enrichment time called #studentledprojects#gtchat
And unfortunately, a lot of these are dependent on contingencies like funding and a willing sponsor. Not consistent from year to year or campus to campus. #gtchat
A2 The impact of a challenging curriculum on GT secondary students can motivate students to become leaders and find success in gifted programs. #gtchat
A2)They have different S/E needs at that stage (all Ss do)and need college/career guidance.Some will be okay but others you never know when it will become overwhelming and they fall apart. I just hope I can get them help before it becomes irreversible. #gtchat
A2 If anything 2ndary services are more essential than elem. These kids will be in charge of the world soon and we need to develop them mentally and ethically for the challenges we created. “Thought Leadership” is so crucial for this pop. #gtchat
@gtchatmod Hi there! Melinda in Littleton, CO and LPS. Formerly of McKinney, TX anf the care of the magnificent and newly retired @KarenGreen5 in MISD. Parent to GTers in HS and MS. #gtchat
@gtchatmod Hi there! Melinda in Littleton, CO and LPS. Formerly of McKinney, TX anf the care of the magnificent and newly retired @KarenGreen5 in MISD. Parent to GTers in HS and MS. #gtchat
An Investigation of Student Psychological Wellbeing: Honors Versus Nonhonors Undergraduate Education (Journal of Advanced Academics) https://t.co/99r1DRYf1N#gtchat
A3 Speaking from personal experience, without a mentor, someone to steer you and help you narrow down your interests, having a rainforest mind in college often means dying a bad death in the jungle. #gtchat
We are already half way through our chat! Thank you for sharing so many inspiring thoughts about the gifted students in secondary and higher education! Please remember to use the #gtchat hashtag to participate in the conversation. #gtchat
A3 Speaking from personal experience, without a mentor, someone to steer you and help you narrow down your interests, having a rainforest mind in college often means dying a bad death in the jungle. #gtchat
A3 Mentoring programs can provide secondary and college GT students with the opportunity to connect with their local communities and develop networks for future career prospects. #gtchat
Joining in late! Couldn’t agree more. It’s our last chance to teach them HOW to think and not WHAT to think. We need them to think strategically and creatively. #gtchat
Joining in late! Couldn’t agree more. It’s our last chance to teach them HOW to think and not WHAT to think. We need them to think strategically and creatively. #gtchat
A4 We broke the world. We are expecting our kids to unbreak. We have to do better than standardized testing when it comes to developing civilization-saving skills. #gtchat
A4) These students will soon be the innovators, problem solvers, ethics and morals influences and leaders so they need to be nurtured for the future #gtchat
A4 We broke the world. We are expecting our kids to unbreak. We have to do better than standardized testing when it comes to developing civilization-saving skills. #gtchat
Hi! Sorry I’m late! I feel very passionately about this bc I’ve seen how well GT HS can work when they cultivate all aspects and not just academic. #gtchat
A5 Environmental factors such as homogeneous grouping of GT students with others of like-ability and the availability of enrichment programs can foster a mindset of achievement. #gtchat
A4 I’m also on record that coding/chess/robots are great but aren’t the cure for what ails us. GT kids would benefit greatly from an intense curriculum of ethics, civics, philosophy, etc. #gtchat
This aids in combating depression in this pop too. They can make a difference if we show them how instead of patting them on the heads and telling them not to worry so much. #gtchat
A5 Environmental factors such as homogeneous grouping of GT students with others of like-ability and the availability of enrichment programs can foster a mindset of achievement. #gtchat
What about when they cultivate only citizenship and not academics? We have an APL for the first time and it basically requires 10 hours of public service and some very loose academic goals. The academic goals aren't nearly inspiring or motivating enough (from what I've seen).
A6 It’s a continuation of A5. Overlapping strengths/passion with need to find their place in the world will make them feel fulfilled. Building their own path vs following in another’s footsteps. #gtchat
There will be no chat next week. Happy holidays! Our next chat will be on Thursday January 10th at 8E/7C/6M/5P US and Friday 11th January at Noon NZST/10 AM AEST/1AM UK. #gtchat
