Our world grows every second of every day and, to thrive in this constantly changing 21st century world, one cannot simply just be described as merely intelligent. As stated by Albert Einstein, “the measure of intelligence is the ability to change”. In respects to this, the C-FB Gifted and Talented Program has helped me prepare to be a highly intelligent individual with the potential to promote change and the capability to be changed as well. This adaptability has been developed in many ways; however, by being identified as a gifted student has allowed me to participate in higher level classes, which have encouraged me to be independent in my studies, to collaborate with others to apply the knowledge gained from those studies, and to make
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With the rigor of the classes and the amount of material the teachers must cover, I have gradually learned how to take control of my learning. By managing my time and learning how to study smart by reading and outlining the information, I have learned the importance of being independent with my learning. By being identified as a gifted student, I was automatically encouraged to participate and take these courses, and because of this, I was able to learn about my learning style and how I can improve my retention aptitude. Knowing these things about myself will help me in my future studies in college and when I begin to teach students with special needs, as I will know how to self-manage and plan my time …show more content…
Understanding the history, as well as the science and mathematics that went along with it and the literature that came about because of it, has helped me to understand current events. More importantly, they help me understand why society is the way it is, where ideas came from, and how I have the power to make a difference. I am a gifted, special person and, with this intelligence that has been nurtured and encouraged, comes the responsibility to help others grow and reach their potential. Understanding on a higher level and knowing the history behind it, means that I can use the this to teach my students when I become a teacher, thus making an impact on the future world by changing the lives and helping grow the mental capacities of children every
With the rigor of the classes and the amount of material the teachers must cover, I have gradually learned how to take control of my learning. By managing my time and learning how to study smart by reading and outlining the information, I have learned the importance of being independent with my learning. By being identified as a gifted student, I was automatically encouraged to participate and take these courses, and because of this, I was able to learn about my learning style and how I can improve my retention aptitude. Knowing these things about myself will help me in my future studies in college and when I begin to teach students with special needs, as I will know how to self-manage and plan my time …show more content…
Understanding the history, as well as the science and mathematics that went along with it and the literature that came about because of it, has helped me to understand current events. More importantly, they help me understand why society is the way it is, where ideas came from, and how I have the power to make a difference. I am a gifted, special person and, with this intelligence that has been nurtured and encouraged, comes the responsibility to help others grow and reach their potential. Understanding on a higher level and knowing the history behind it, means that I can use the this to teach my students when I become a teacher, thus making an impact on the future world by changing the lives and helping grow the mental capacities of children every