IB Program for the Gifted ... - 01/13/10 03:52 PM
Hi there,
I've read some of the older thread about IB program for gifted kids. It gave the overall impression that it was OK.
There seems to be a "differentiated learning" component that seems very appealing and may work with highly gifted kids.
I know some of you have already said something in a previous thread. It would be great if you don't mind commenting again, your perspective and/or if that perspective has changed. Or any new information you might have.
We're looking at the Primary -- my concern is that they really won't have that much differentiated learning until Middle School.
I've heard there are lots of homework and some kids have to work really really hard -- my concern is that my gifted kid will be bored and won't work hard -- esp. at the early stages of Primary. Esp. if the classwork and homework is just repetition work.
Thoughts? Your help is much appreciated.
Thanks
I've read some of the older thread about IB program for gifted kids. It gave the overall impression that it was OK.
There seems to be a "differentiated learning" component that seems very appealing and may work with highly gifted kids.
I know some of you have already said something in a previous thread. It would be great if you don't mind commenting again, your perspective and/or if that perspective has changed. Or any new information you might have.
We're looking at the Primary -- my concern is that they really won't have that much differentiated learning until Middle School.
I've heard there are lots of homework and some kids have to work really really hard -- my concern is that my gifted kid will be bored and won't work hard -- esp. at the early stages of Primary. Esp. if the classwork and homework is just repetition work.
Thoughts? Your help is much appreciated.
Thanks