The Underachieving Gifted Child: Recognizing, Understanding, and Reversing Underachievement
Why are some gifted children willing to tackle new challenges whereas others seen insecure or uninterested? Why do some gifted students achieve while others become caught in a cycle of underachievement? Are there strategies teachers and parents can implement that promote an achievement-oriented attitude? “The Underachieving Gifted Child: Recognizing, Understanding, and Reversing Underachievement” answers these
Why are some gifted children willing to tackle new challenges whereas others seen insecure or uninterested? Why do some gifted students achieve while others become caught in a cycle of underachievement? Are there strategies teachers and parents can implement that promote an achievement-oriented attitude? “The Underachieving Gifted Child: Recognizing, Understanding, and Reversing Underachievement” answers these important questions. Although there are many factors that contribute to achievement, achievement-oriented students exhibit four key traits: (1) they believe that they have the skills to perform well, (2) they expect that they can succeed, (3) they believe what they are doing is meaningful, and (4) they set realistic expectations and implement strategies to successfully complete their goals. In this volume, parents and teachers will learn specific strategies to improve student achievement by improving students’ attitudes in these four important areas.
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Excellent resource: should be required reading for all teachers! As a parent of 4 gifted kids, this was a wealth of information that was greatly needed. It explains not only the reason for underachieving, but ways you can help your child overcome it.Many teachers see underachieving as a lack of giftedness or even rebellion. If this was required reading for all of our educators, they would be able identify and help these gifted children flourish! Why our educational systems don’t require this knowledge is beyond me, but I am glad it is at least…
Just what I Needed I borrowed this book from the library, but after my third renewal, I knew it was time to buy it!! Itâs become my referenence book for teaching smart but struggling kids.
Excellent resource! Excellent resource for gifted teachers. Purchased as part of my course work and loved the easy to read formatting.Would definitely recommend for the education of Gifted/Talented students