Comments on: Boredom: A Surprisingly Interesting Topic https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/ Wed, 01 May 2024 02:56:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Angela Bradley https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-28825 Wed, 01 May 2024 02:56:22 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-28825 I found this article interesting. Sometimes saying “I’m bored” can mean so many other things than just that the work is too easy. Students may actually be frustrated and having trouble with the work.

]]> By: Gabriela Hoffman https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-27750 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:01:34 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-27750 Boredom makes some gifted students misbehave. Keeping them engaged is a challenge for teachers. As a teacher I find that centers were they can choose the activities they want to create helps out.

]]> By: Vanesis Yost https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-25260 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:40:37 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-25260 Part of this article reminds me of my son who is a gifted student. He went through years of everything coming to him easily. Then he made it to the end of his sophomore year in high school, and things began to change drastically. He began to struggle academically, socially, and emotionally.

]]> By: Joy Martinez https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-24863 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:37:30 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-24863 Sometimes kids can tell you what’s really going on if you are careful in how you ask the question. Get them to be specific about what’s not working for them. Asking for examples and then using those to clarify what’s frustrating about a situation is often quite helpful.

I have twice exceptional students in my class and frequently check in for understanding. I have found that when I check in with them they are often able to identify and communicate their struggles/misconceptions with me.

]]> By: Joy Martinez https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-24862 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:30:01 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-24862 I frequently have twice exceptional students in my class. I have found when checking in for understanding the majority are often able to identify and communicate with me their struggles.

]]> By: Paula Warrick https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-24835 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:10:21 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-24835 Some students are extremely hard on themselves while others, have all the confidence in the world.

]]> By: Jean B Wilson https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/boredom-a-surprisingly-interesting-topic/#comment-16483 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:39:29 +0000 https://www.davidsongifted.org/?p=4147#comment-16483 I find it very interesting that often kids who aren’t mastering a concept are often the ones who think they’re doing great! I had this happen with a student last year. I’d do a quick check for understanding and thought all was ok. It wasn’t until I really analyzed and inspected thoroughly that the concepts were not understood.

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