A Case for Affective Education: Addressing the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students
Argues that gifted education must address students’ social-emotional needs through affective education. Reviews theories connecting affective and cognitive development, lists affective elements, explains consequences of neglect, and recommends integrating socio-emotional guidance and classroom strategies so gifted learners develop balance, coping skills, and positive self-concept.
If They Only Came With Manuals!
Parents of twice-exceptional (2e) children must research three areas: strengths, learning deficits, and how they interact. Start online—Hoagies’ Gifted, LD resources, Wrightslaw, Uniquely Gifted—join listservs and associations, and use conferences and archives to better meet their needs.