(I am so glad that things have changed. In 1963, when I was labeled a "gifted student" things were not great. I took part in one of the first studies on this. Half the chosen went to live in dorms at university at 15, the rest stayed in local schools with added support. Guess which cohort succeeded? Yep not mine. University at 15 fucked me up.)
Meeting the Needs and Potentials of High-Ability, High-Performing, and Gifted Students via Differentiation.
I’m very that you had that experience. You were let down.
It has been interesting all the different theories of dealing with the highly capable thru the years.
It was very difficult to navigate, especially as parents.
Our twins could have gone the early university route but all of us, and adamantly them, said why in the world would they want that.
And guess what—they did great.
The trouble with all pedagogical theory, is one does not fit all. We all learn uniquely. We all have different social needs and skils. No one system works well. But at least we now know now what doesn't work well. And that a plus.
@corlin
So true.
I felt fortunate that we were in a situation that we had choices with our sons. Sometimes we had to convince others that we did have choices, but overall worked out.
And way improved over my education.
But in the end all of it brought us to this point in time. And that is a good place. 💖