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Carol Fertigliving in Denver, CO
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I have been active in the education community for 35 years and involved in gifted education for the past 16 years. At various times I have been a classroom teacher, gifted education teacher, consultant, writer, editor, you name it. Education/Experience: M.A. in educational psychology/gifted education Interests: reading, technology, theater, foreign movies, skiing, mountain biking, golf Motto: Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Ghandi Affiliations: Peak Educational Resources URL RSS |
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Creativity is a skill that can be taught and enhanced. There are four elements of creativity: fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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While acceleration should be considered seriously for advanced students, it should also be approached with caution. This article defines the types of acceleration and which one might be the best for your child. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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Leadership is best taught through modeling and discussion. As parent, model good leadership by complimenting others and giving credit for their achievements. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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There are two ways to look at every personality characteristic: one is positive and one is negative. It is important for us to avoid attaching simplified labels of "good" or "bad" to each of these traits. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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We need to remember that gifted children are still children and need parental guidance to understand how to get along with others. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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By teaching children critical thinking skills, you will prepare them to make good, thoughtful decisions as they grow. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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A child may be very strong in some areas and very weak in others. It is important to determine if a child has disabilities, but it is also important to recognize and nurture his strengths. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/30/2005
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We often think of perfectionists as those people who work diligently, always stay on task, and produce superior products. Unfortunately, this is frequently not the case. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/19/2005
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This is a very intellectually diverse group. We cannot generalize, but we can say that gifted children do not fit the norm. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/19/2005
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Gifted children form a very heterogeneous group. Parents must be careful when labeling children that they have realistic expectations for both their children and themselves. By Carol Fertig | Published 5/19/2005
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