Education - giftededucation - Motivation

The Importance of Understanding Motivation Among Gifted Students

Gifted students have the potential for high levels of academic achievement. However, many gifted students struggle with motivation and underachievement in school (McCoach & Siegle, 2003; Reis & McCoach, 2000). It is critical that schools understand the factors that influence motivation and achievement among gifted students in order to help […]

Education - giftededucation

The Forgotten Gifted

The Forgotten Minority – Gifted Students My interest in gifted education has only recently truly begun and was initially prompted after I met my wife, who is an Early Years and Primary educator with a passion for anything educational psychology related. I recall one-night lamenting over the fact that although […]