Why identify

gifted and talented students?

 

The Marland Report (1972) states, "Gifted and talented children...require differentiated

educational programs and services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society."

 

Why do these children need differentiation?

According to Joyce VanTassel-Baska (1998), G/T students requires fundamental adaptations in:

 

What will happen if these students do not receive differentiated instruction?

Many people, including teachers, feel that you can't really hurt gifted kids; they'll be fine no matter what. This is not always true.

 

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