GIFTED EDUCATION: MENDING IT FOR BETTER (THE CURRICULUM AND THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN GIFTED EDUCATION)

Giving Gifted Education a serious thought is essential for every nation. A few of them have been aware and working on it. The attitude towards looking at Gifted education need a 360 degree change as these are the future leaders, researchers, artists, thinkers and the ones who would be contributing to the progress of mankind. They have special needs and they are to be catered to peoperly since the beginning. This essay throws light on the characteristics of the Gifted that bring out the necessity of considering a differentiated curriculum for the Gifted . Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping these minds. Their approch also matters a lot. This is an attempt to emphasis the importance of both in the education of the Gifted.