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=﻿Gifted students=

**Philips, N. and Geoff, L. (2006), "Motivation in gifted students." //High Ability Studies //, 17(1), 57-73 **.

This article used a qualitative approach to interview 15 gifted students. The authors then interviewed the parents as well to cross reference what the students reported. Common characteristics were identified and elaborated on. It was found that intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors were important. In addition, emotional and social support played a key role.

**Freeman, J. (1999), “Teaching gifted students,” //Journal of Biological Education,// 33(4), 85-90. **

This article reviewed some good research for teaching gifted students. Gifted students need to be motivated through dynamic teaching techniques that encourage students to apply themselves through creative activities. These activities should incorporate aspects that the students are highly interested in. Teaching techniques need to expose them to novel experiences that challenge them to apply prior knowledge.


 * **Van Tassel-Baska, J. and Stambaugh, T. "Challenges and possibilities for serving gifted students in a regular classroom.” //Theory Into Practice//, 44(3), 211-221. ** ||
 * There are many things that impede a teacher from being effective in getting gifted students to reach their full potential. This article addresses many of the obstacles that hinder teachers in teaching their gifted students. It also has a few ideas on effective instructional differentiation for gifted students such as projects that allow choice.

**Seeley, K. (2004). “Gifted and talented students at risk.” //Focus on Exceptional Children,// 37(4), 1-9. **

According to this author, giftedness and underachievement have been hugely oversimplified. There is nothing simple about these students, the situation, and the solutions. This article takes a three pronged approach to keep gifted at risk students engaged. Through healthy peer relationships, minority student involvement, and appropriate teacher and counselor relationships many at risk students can be steered in the right direction. ||