Differences in Gifted Learners GATE PAC November 9, 2015 Jennifer Almer-Johnson Instructional Services - Burbank Unified School District

The Autonomous Learner Enthusiastic Self Confident Accepting Creative Follows Passions Teachers and Peers give lots of positive attention to this type Make the System work for them

The Successful Does Well Academically Positive Self Concept Conforms Pleases Loved by Teachers Not a Risk Taker Anxious about Failure Underachieve in college Don’t challenge themselves “Good Enough”

The Challenging Low Self Esteem Questions Rules and Policies Sarcastic Poor Self-Control Creative, enjoy active learning Competitive Peers find them entertaining Teachers don’t see them as gifted High Drop Out Rate

The Underground Unsure Often Middle School Females Insecure Denies/hides Talent Seen as quiet/shy Fitting In is Paramount Resists Challenges

The Drop-Outs Angry/Resentful Poor-Self Concept Inconsistent Work Would rather pursue outside learning Critical of self and others Creative Adults are often angry with them Feel Rejected

The Double Labeled-2E Feels powerless Seen only for Disability Demonstrates high ability in narrow skill set Can be seen as “unusual” or “weird” Seen as gifted by adults who work closely with them

The Five C’s CONTROL CHOICE CHALLENGE COMPLEXITY CARING