Social-Emotional Needs and Support

Decision-Making

Again, all students need instruction and support in this core social-emotional competency, but gifted and 2e students need specific support.

Risk-taking

Gifted and talented students who succeed too easily often develop an aversion to taking risks because they have developed an identity based on easy performance--a fixed mindset.  Some students with low self-esteem, which 2e and other disabled students are at high risk for having, also might avoid taking risks or trying hard because they don't believe they can succeed.  You already know about the importance of a growth mindset and grit, but it is worth listening to the woman who brought the grit research to us.  Watch the following video (6:12 minutes) for your own inspiration and think about how you might implement this concept with your case study student.

 (Close captioning should be on, but if you don't see it, choose HERE.  If you wish to turn it off, click "cc" in the bottom right of the video.)