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Talented children”
In a lot of ways, gifted children are just like their
peers. However, they often demonstrate learning
characteristics that make parents and educators
wonder if they are more than smart and curious,
and instead in
possession of special gifts.
Here are some learning characteristics that
make gifted children stand out among
their peers:
Challenges of Talented Students:
Many gifted students try to reach an impossible
goal – perfection.
Because of the pressures of rigorous schoolwork or
extracurricular activities, many gifted and talented
students have little free time.
Gifted children are often very socially mature for
their
age, but this can cause them to have problems
interacting with their peers.
Talented and gifted students may have trouble
focusing on schoolwork that doesn’t interest them
or they don’t naturally excel at. Organization skills
can also be a problem with gifted students
as many are abstract thinkers.
Who is a slow learner?
To put misconceptions to rest, slow learning is
not a learning disability. It is used to describe a
student with the ability to acquire all academic
skills at a rate below than that of the average
student.No student is weak or bright by birth;
it’s the way we feed the knowledge and how
they imbibe it which makes them so.
A slow learner needs more time, more repetition
and more resources from teachers to be successful.
These students do not have intellectual
disability,
but it takes them longer to understand and
grasp concepts.
What are the challenges faced by
slow learners?
Regular classroom learning focuses on the
acquisition of new skills based on previously
learnt concepts. When the majority of the
students are learning at a faster pace, a slow
learner tends to be left behind.
This creates a knowledge gap in basic concepts
and skills and reduced comprehension ability
across a wide spectrum of academic areas.
A slow learning child not only faces educational
challenges but social and personal challenges
as well.
As a result of their inability to match the learning
pace of their peers, they might consider
themselves lesser than others. This will affect
their self-confidence and self-esteem.
They find it difficult to bond with children of their
age group and are often excluded from
extracurricular activities, sports, and other activities.
This aggravates the problem as they become
prone to anxiety and negative self-image.
Most of the slow learners are found to be very slow
There are numerous ways to help a child who is a
slow learner.
Here are a few methods that are known to help slow
learners:
Praise and reward:
Motivation works wonders for slow learners.
To help them continue learning, it is important to
acknowledge even the smallest victory and offer
rewards for each milestone.
Set realistic expectations and
smaller targets:
As a parent and an educator, it is essential to
understand what is achievable for the child and
set targets accordingly.
Encourage peer tutoring:
This is one of the most effective strategies for slow
learners. Parents and teachers should encourage slow
learners to study in groups. The more a child interacts
with others of his/her age, the more confident
he/she
will feel.
Encourage multiple intelligence:
If the child shows interest in any co-curricular activity,
it is essential to support them. This boosts their
confidence and they start feeling socially accepted.
Encourage interaction and communication