These are the discussion questions that we would use at the end of the presentation. If time allows, it would be best to have your audience discuss them in small groups of no more than 8. After discussing in small groups, you could have each group share key ideas or anything they felt important to mention with the large group. If time is running short, then you can discuss these questions as a large group. The discussion just won't be as deep or meaningful because not everyone will be engaged in the dialogue that is occurring.
Discussion Questions
1. What does the term "gifted" mean to you?
2. What is one thing you enjoy about being the parent or teacher of a gifted child?
3. What is your greatest frustration about being the parent or teacher of a gifted child?
4. Which of the 5 categories do you feel that your child's excitability falls into? Do you feel that they may fall into more than one category? Explain.
5. Do you have any strategies that you feel work best with your child? Explain.
6. Have you ever asked your child or students what you can do to help him or her when the episodes of overexcitability arise? And then brainstorm ways to support one another in a positive light?
2. What is one thing you enjoy about being the parent or teacher of a gifted child?
3. What is your greatest frustration about being the parent or teacher of a gifted child?
4. Which of the 5 categories do you feel that your child's excitability falls into? Do you feel that they may fall into more than one category? Explain.
5. Do you have any strategies that you feel work best with your child? Explain.
6. Have you ever asked your child or students what you can do to help him or her when the episodes of overexcitability arise? And then brainstorm ways to support one another in a positive light?