[Ohiogift] ungiftedness

[Edward A. Hawks III]

Thanks, Katie! I also agree with Mary's summation of success and how it is
perceived by societal differences. There is no clear-cut global definition
that applies to everyone. I do believe that outcome of how one obtains
personal success should be reflective of how it was achieved and, hopefully,
within the confines of human decency and compassion. Of course, with gifted
children, success can take on many faces depending on the individual.
Children are going to have a different view than adults. We have wisdom and
experience. For some gifted children, underachievement is a means of
'fitting in' with how he perceives his society (peers), especially if
high-achievement is not the norm for the group with whom he associates, or
if he is the target of unkind humor due to being 'gifted'. Just as some
adults have the pressure of success so do gifted children. It is imperative
to let our gifted children know that their peculiarities are welcomed and
encouraged. That is where gifted services can help with the social and
emotional needs of our gifted students. The intellect is there . . . much
work needs to be assigned to fostering social and emotional perceptions. 

 

Chip

 

Edward A. Hawks, III, M.Ed.

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Gifted Intervention Specialist / Exceptional Student Education

Kent City School District

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"What he seemed, he was-a wholly human gentleman, the 

essential elements of whose positive character were two and 

only two, simplicity and spirituality."  

(Douglas Southall Freeman on Robert E. Lee)

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Katie Thurston [mailto:kthurston61 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:35 AM
To: Edward A. Hawks III
Subject: Re: [Ohiogift] ungiftedness

 

Well said, Chip.

 

Katie

 

On 6/23/13, Edward A. Hawks III < <mailto:eah3rd at windstream.net>
eah3rd at windstream.net> wrote:

> Mary's point about the military can also equate to corporate. If 

> someone tends to 'mess up', let's promote him!

> 

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