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Page 1: Challenges for Gifted Girls/Gifted Boys Dr. Barbara Branch Executive Director California Association for the Gifted.

Challenges for Gifted Girls/Gifted Boys

Dr. Barbara BranchExecutive Director

California Association for the Gifted

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Common Challenges

High intellect Perfectionism Asynchronous development Intensity Passion Curiosity

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Challenges for Gifted Girls

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A society that wastes female brilliance has made it the norm for gifted women to lead an average life, and gifted women have largely adapted to that norm.

Dr. Barbara Kerr

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Statistics

Girls read, and count earlier than boys Girls earn higher grades in elementary

school Girls get the message early (by 3rd grade)

that academic prowess is not for girls Girls lose self-esteem as they get older

and try to fit into the social group Perfectionism, hopelessness, and

discouragement grow with age in girls

Lewis Terman

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Statistics

2013 SAT Scores

College Board

Reading Math Writing Total

Female 494 499 493 1486

Male 499 531 482 1512

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Dilemmas for Gifted Girls

Girls are not always encouraged to excel by their teachers, schools, and parents

Girls shy away from answering aloud and are reprimanded when they shout out

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Dilemmas for Gifted Girls

Girls are encouraged not to ask questions

Girls’ talents and abilities are not always brought to their attention

Girls’ gifts and interests are not always encouraged

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Dilemmas for Gifted Girls

Career choices vs. home responsibilities

Median annual income in 2012 Women $37,791 Men $49,398

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Dilemmas for Gifted Girls

Among the fortune 500 companies -only 26 female CEOs (5.2%)

Median annual income in 2012 Women $37,791(76% of men's) Men $49,398

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Challenges for Gifted Girls

Low self-esteem

Apathy, based on resignation or feeling of inferiority

Fear of taking risks

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

1. As parents, be coaches, not judges.Coaches o Encourageo Have high expectationso Praiseo Criticizeo Set limits

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

2. Emphasize intelligence, hard work, independence, sensitivity, and perseveranceo Deemphasize appearanceo Encourage relationships based on shared

interests

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

3. Set expectations as high for daughters as for sonso Expect post high school educationo The American Dream is real for women

too

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

4. Teach healthy competitiono Encourage the exhilaration of winningo Don’t always let girls wino Winning builds confidenceo Losing builds character and risk-taking

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

5. Don’t pressure girls to fit in sociallyo Help them understand their differences

and be comfortable with them, especially during adolescence

o Redirect them to positive activities they like (music, drama, sports, science, etc.)

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

6. Encourage girls to be involved in all-girl activities when it is more comfortableo Sometimes boys cause girls to lose

confidence

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

7. Read stories about successful womeno Such stories are inspiringo Help them be comfortable with math and

science by reading about successful women in math and science

o Teach spatial skills – not always a strength for girls

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

8. Give all your girls leadership opportunities regardless of their place in the familyo Give them responsibilitieso Give them your time aloneo Encourage leadership activities

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

9. Travel with girlso Encourage independent school tripso Travel inspires adventureo Travel provides enrichmento Children who have travelled are much

more worldly.

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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Ten Tips for Parents and Teachers

10. Be an Active Role Modelo Preserve time to talk about careerso Talk and listen dailyo Model career development through your

own work

Dr. Sylvia Rimm

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For Educators

1. Do early identification (3.5 to7)2. Provide challenging curriculum3. Encourage selection of higher level

math and science4. Use multiple measures of ability and

achievement

Anita Gurian, PhD

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For Educators

5. Encourage taking extra credit for success and recognize their own talents

6. Provide extra materials that recognize women’s accomplishments

Anita Gurian, PhD

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For Parents

1. Foster relationships with gifted peers who share like interests

2. Provide role models of accomplished women

Anita Gurian, PhD

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For Parents

3. Avoid sex-role stereotyping (Barbie’s computer)

4. Make sure fathers are involved in their daughters lives and decisions

Anita Gurian, PhD

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Gifted Boys

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Three Important Attributes

They are children, so they require nurturing

They require academic curricula and instruction appropriate to their abilities.

They require attention that balances cultural and familial expectations of males.

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Gender Issues

Boys are more likely to underachieve in school. Encourage hard workPraise effortSet high expectations

Sylvia Rimm

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Why boys turn in homework late

Boys are neurologically geared towards unsolved problems and challenges If they do not know they focus on it. If they already know it, they become

bored.

Julie Coates and William A. Draves

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Gender Issues

Boys are more likely to have learning disabilities.Over diagnosed and mis-diagnosed

with ADHDAllow boys to moveAllow boys to do something else

while talking to them

Sylvia Rimm

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Gender Issues

Boys are five times more likely to stutter

More boys are involved in violence and crimesMasculinity challenges

Sylvia Rimm

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Gender Issues

Boys develop more slowly than girls Real challenges in middle school

Sylvia Rimm

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Gender Issues

Boys are not as strong in verbal skills as girlsWe expect boys to be as verbal as

girls in school

Sylvia Rimm

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Gender Issues

More boys struggle with handwritingSmart can be slow and thoughtfulProvide keyboarding

Sylvia Rimm

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For Educators

Recognize the learning styles of boys

Give boys space and movement time

Use speaking and listening in teaching reading

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For Educators

Use more technology Use less lecture and more spatial

and diagrammatic lessons Include books high in action

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For Educators

Provide a variety of co-curricular activities to interest boys who are not athletes

Offer leadership training Provide mentors

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For Parents

Family support is critical

Help boys explore many careers

Find mentors

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For Parents

Be aware of boy’s sensitivities and intensities. Respect them but help them express their feelings in male ways.

Allow boys to explore their interests regardless of what society might think.

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Questions


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