Observations On How An Online Gifted Program From New Zealand Supported The Challenges Faced By An Academically Gifted Child.

Abstract

Gifted children are often perceived to be geniuses; thus, the thinking is that they may not face any challenges when learning. The truth is that as gifted as they are, they do face challenges when learning. An observation has shown that the different challenges faced are being decreased by an online program. The program is offering an advanced curriculum that is more challenging with advanced coursework to engage and continue the intellectual growth of gifted children. The program also teaches acceleration topics to help in advancing more rapidly in areas where the gifted child excels. It provides access to a wealth of educational resources, including digital libraries, research databases, and educational tools that may not be readily available in traditional schools. The teachers teaching in the program are experienced and well trained in gifted education and can support the gifted children. The support and partial work done in the program is summarized and the results on how engaged the gifted child is with the program is measured. Some suggestion for the improvement for the program is being proposed.