Characteristics of the gifted child

June 21, 2008

I constructed this checklist of observable traits that gifted kids might display:

- has a unique learning style

- is a faster learner

- is developmentally advanced

- is very curious; asks complex questions

- gives complicated, detailed explanations

- is quick to grasp relationships

- organizes information in new ways

- often has varied interests

- has a more abstract thought process

- seem ambiguity in "factual" information

- usually has a good memory

- enjoys working independently

- has a strong moral character

- may be natural leader

- tends to be expressive

- is often a perfectionist

- has a highly developed sense of humor

- often sees many solutions to a problem

- has a longer attention span

- may be very intense, sensitive

- is hilgy energetic

- like to be best in everything

- may prefer company of older children

- is not necessarily gifted in all areas

- is committed to areas of interest

 

Differentiate

June 19, 2008

Input - Output 

Input is the term denoting either an entrance or changes whcih are inster into a sysmte whcih activate/modify a process while output is the term denoting either an exit or changes which exits a system and which activate/modify a process.

Input Device - Output Device

Input device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system (such as a computer) while the output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer) to the outside world.

Fight Rabies!!!

June 13, 2008

Rabid Signs

In Animals - There are three phases in the course of rabies. Death occurse three to sven days after smptoms appear.

1. Prodromal stage (two to three days),

  • Behavioral changes, fever, slow eye reflexes, and chewing at the bite bite.

2. Furious stage (two to four days).

  • Erratic behavior which includes irritability, restlessness, barking, agression, vicious attacks on inanimate objects, and unexplained roaming;; disorientation and seizures may develop.

3. Paralytic stage (two to four days).

  • Signs of paralysis develop, usually beginning at the bite site; paralysis of the throat and face cause a change in the bark, drooling with typical foaming at the mouth (hydrophobia), and a dropped jaw; followed by depression, coma and death from respiratory paralysis (inability to breathe).

In Humans - In the unthinkable event that a person is bitten by a rabid animal and is not treated promptly, the following sequence will ensue:

  • The incubation period (time from exposure to rabies virus to start of illness) ranges from five days to more than one year, but the average is four weeks.
  • Vague Symptoms, lasting from two to ten days appear-fever, headache malaise (not feeling well), lack of appetite, and vomiting. There may also be pain, itching or numbess and tingling at the site of the wound.
  • The person often develops difficulty in swallowing ("foaming at the mouth" caused by inability to swallow saliva). Even the sight of water may terrify the person this is hydrophobia or the morbid fear of water.

Some become agitated and disoriented, while other become paralyzed. The person either dies during this stage or goes into coma and dies from further complications. 

Stress Less

June 8, 2008

How can you prevent the holiday season from becoming the stress sesason? Here rae some suggestion from counselors specializing in stress management:

1. Remember the true nature of the holiday season. You do not "have to" go shopping, cook mountains of food, attend every function etc. Celebrate in ways you and your family enjoy.

2. Prioritize tasks - which ones need your attention, which can you safely delegate to others?

3. If you feel that you cannot afford to buy presents for everyone, announce in advance that you won’t be buying gifts this year or that you will only be giving small ‘token’ gifts. Alternatively, why not suggest that your family practices Christkindle - each family member buys a gift only for one other family member, chosen by drawing lots.

4. Remember those who truly need gifts, volunteering for community service, donating gifts and money to charitable organizations can do more to lift your spirits during the holiday season than an entire carload of presents you really don’t need.

5. Express love for family and friends in more direct ways than presetns. Asl most people what presents they received for Christmas last year and they don’t remember. But ask most people about the good times they have had with family and friends and many will remember events from years ago. So show your love by spending quality time with family and friends this year.

6. Initiate once act of peace making with family and friends, forget about quarels you may have had with friends and family over the past year.

7. Ladies, be realistic, remember that times have changed. Much holiday stress comes from memories of how mother or grandmother pallend and prepared for the perfect holiday weeks in advance. But, mother and grandmother probably did’nt juggle a home with a demanding job, hectic social life, and modern teenages. So, loose the guild!