E69: Designing for the Gifted Learner
Now that we’ve designed the learning environment for the language learner, let’s talk about the gifted learner. I don’t like this designation, because I believe that all children are gifted in their own unique way and the PYP allows it to shine. I know everyone who is listening totally agrees with my summation.
We can picture specific learners in our class who are eager to learn everyday. They are always present at school and voracious to learn. They hunger to acquire knowledge and are naturally curious about the world. Doesn’t this sound like every student you have? Of course. The difference is gifted learners regularly go above and beyond what is “required” for themselves and they are usually seeking ways to improve.
How are you arranging the environment to bring about the capabilities of your gifted learners, so they are not forgotten while you support other learners?
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