Does addressing the social-emotional needs of gifted students influence the successful development of their giftedness?

Does addressing the social-emotional needs of gifted students influence the successful development of their giftedness?

1/ A description or definition of gifted students and the nature of their characteristics and why addressing social-emotional needs for gifted students is essential:

A/ Addressing the social-emotional needs of gifted students lead to:

promoting self-understanding and their learning.

Achieve their potential.

B/ the needs and interests of gifted students are varying.

2/ Describe or what are the social and emotional issues that may influence on gifted students:

A/ self-definition.

B/ Dealing with stress, pressure withe parent and peer.

C/ Perfectionism.

D/ Heightened awareness of others.

3/ How to help gifted students have successful development through addressing their social-emotional needs:

A/ Curriculum and program development such as a priority school and curricula, process and curriculum and program can be adjusted to meet the needs.

B/ Parent support such as education, consulting, meeting with their children and awareness.

C/ Professional development ongoing support for all gifted teachers such as psychology, child development and to gain strategies how to deal with special needs of gifted students

Resources:

Meeting the needs of gifted and talented students – Gwen Goodhew.

Chapter 9 services that meet social-emotional, the book is designing services and programs for high ability – Purcell and Eckert.

National Association of Gifted Children: www.nagc.org

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted: www.sengifted.org

Understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted children- Jennifer Murdock-smith

Social/emotional needs- Tracy L. Cross PHD.