Challenges for gifted children in the education system

This  article  from principal very much links with some research presented at the NZ Association for Gifted Children conference this weekend. University of Waikato research with gifted students in 40 schools yr 1-13, students want challenge, differentiation and the chance to learn with intellectual peers. It was the professional opinion of the researchers that a modern learning pedagogy could offer more to gifted students. {ps: I am working on my notes to share and the presenters notes/slide shows should be available soon]

http://www.giftedchildren.org.nz/