[quote=ashley
At the same time it is sad to see a system built upon identifying children's giftedness by results attained (output/achievement), rather than a way of being (input/processing). Unfortunately, the system fails to identify and support many gifted children, because the system may not be attentive to true identifiers but rather only seek out those who may be careful and hardworking in their academics... therefore the system may treat eligibility for gifted programs/services to be a "reward" for desired behavior, rather than needs-based. The system may further design the content of gifted programs/services to consist of busy work intended to keep children occupied when they complete gen ed lesson material earlier than their classmates. This may often be work sheets to complete without benefit of teaching or opportunity to ask questions. These programs/services generally do not match the needs of gifted learners, but may more closely align with the hot-housed high-achieving.
Aptly put.
