Re:Why there’s no such thing as a gifted child
by woodpanel on Friday July 28, 2017 @08:50AM
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Just recently did a hackathon for teenagers. The differences in abilities were krass.
And not just programming knowledge but also mental agility, self assurance, independence, problem solving and social as well as soft skills.
Some couldn't even speak up. Others seemed like born problem solvers - 16 yr olds you could directly employ. Some were a fountain of creativity. One kid had an ego so big, that made him unpopular with us grown ups but I have to admit, he'll have a great future at any start up. Probably his own.
Kids aren't born equal - but the role of psychology and possible neurochemical makeup is IMO under-appreciated in how we educate people.
And not just programming knowledge but also mental agility, self assurance, independence, problem solving and social as well as soft skills.
Some couldn't even speak up. Others seemed like born problem solvers - 16 yr olds you could directly employ. Some were a fountain of creativity. One kid had an ego so big, that made him unpopular with us grown ups but I have to admit, he'll have a great future at any start up. Probably his own.
Kids aren't born equal - but the role of psychology and possible neurochemical makeup is IMO under-appreciated in how we educate people.