What is Giftedness?
Nếu có lúc nào bạn tự hỏi “con mình có phải là giỏi đặc biệt không?” thì bạn nên tham khảo trang Texas Association for Gifted and Talented http://www.txgifted.org/what-giftedness.
Sau đây là một đoạn trích về những thử thách mà các em giỏi thường gặp.
The Challenges of Giftedness
| Strengths | Possible Problems |
| 1. Acquires/retains information quickly | 1. Impatient with others; dislikes routine |
| 2. Inquisitive; searches for significance | 2. Asks embarrassing questions |
| 3. Intrinsic motivation | 3. Strong-willed; resists direction |
| 4. Enjoys problem solving; able to use abstract reasoning | 4. Resists routine practice; questions use abstract reasoning procedures |
| 5. Seeks cause-effect relations | 5. Dislikes unclear/illogical areas (such as traditions or feelings) |
| 6. Emphasizes truth, equity, and fair play | 6. Worries about humanitarian concerns |
| 7. Seeks to organize things and people | 7. Constructs complicated rules; often seen as bossy |
| 8. Large vocabulary; advanced, broad information | 8. May use words to manipulate; bored with school and age-peers |
| 9. High expectations of self and others | 9. Intolerant, perfectionist; may become depressed |
| 10. Creative/inventive; likes new ways of doing things | 10. May be seen as disruptive and out of step |
| 11. Intense concentration; long attention span; persistence in areas of interest | 11. Neglects duties/people during periods of focus; seen as stubborn |
| 12. Sensitivity, empathy, desire to be accepted | 12. Sensitivity to criticism or peer rejection |
| 13. High energy, alertness, eagerness | 13. Frustration with inactivity, may be seen as hyperactive |
| 14. Independent; prefers working solo; self-reliant | 14. May reject parent or peer input; nonconformity |
| 15. Diverse interests and abilities; versatility | 15. May appear disorganized or scattered; frustrated over lack of time |
| 16. Strong sense of humor | 16. Peers may misunderstand humor; may become “class clown” for attention |
Adapted from Clark (1992) and Seagoe (1972)
