Hello to all the European colleagues. I am leaving here my story even though more than a story, what i am leaving are my doubts and hesitation. HAVE YOU EVER HAD A GIFTED CHILD IN YOUR CLASS?. I have been reading a lot and i know they use to have a a very fluid language for their age, learn to read very quickly, have lots of insights for their age, are sensitive, loving and they have something difficult to explain. 2 years ago I had one child in 4 years which I believe was gifted, but his parents changed him in primary school and I have lost track.
My chief of studies told me that it was a very sensitive issue and that with such small children, it was better to let it go, she more or less told me that I should leave others to deal with “that problem”: let primary school teachers take care of it. I was worried about the fact that the sooner it is detected, the better for the child. I also know that it has to be diagnosed by qualified staff, it is very important to count on a clinic diagnose of specialised proffesionals.
My reflection is the following: we are hearing a lot about funding cuts, which it is true we have them, but it is not all about money. I believe that many times we teachers do not get involved as much as we should. I am not sure if Juan was gifted or less, but the attitude of “letting it go” is very common, it si not about money but of getting involved a bit more. I am not sure if when I was a child our teachers got more involved than nowadays, i do not remember (could it be child amnesia?) but i have the feeling that they did.
I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GET BACK FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD A GIFTED CHILD IN CLASS COULD SHARE HIS/HER EXPERIENCE, when and how it was diagnosed, how did they work in class, how t affected the other children... Thanks in advance.
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2011 27 Oct
GIFTED CHILDREN
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2011 20 Sep
Working abroad?
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Hello you all,
I want to go abroad to an English-speaking country in the not too far future in order to live there for a while, just to get to know another culture. If it's possible, I'd like to practice my profession there (nursery nurse). Has anyone had any experience with this? I'd be particularly interested in England or the USA (although I know that my chances are rather weak there...) Are there maybe some organisations that can support you with that sort of project?
I'd be very thankful if anyone could help me further and/or tell me about their own experiences.
Thanks in advance already, Tinchen