IMHO: Gifted Learners, who are we?
Gifted learners have unique needs that challenge the systems where they are meant to thrive. Their uniqueness leaves gifted families with the conundrum of how to navigate a giant maze of well intentioned support and suggestions which are fraught with dead ends and cryptic clues without a clear end in sight. False choices For many frustrated families of gifted children, they make the decision to leave the system and homeschool. In a recent survey taken
IMHO – When working harder doesn’t work
When working with a new student, my priority is to begin to drain the learning environment of intensity. My method is to find initial places of relaxation and fortunately most learners respond to my type of joyful learning environment.
IMHO – Leading with Love and Kindness
I often speak about the approach of Leading with Love and Kindness within the contexts of being the President of a non-profit and as a teacher. I know that it can sound a little much. People may ask, is this guy in some weird cult? So, I want to explain what I mean. Let’s start with explaining that this phrase is my goal and aspiration that I am trying to practice and get better at every
IMHO – Learning Math and the Gifted Identity
Like every other kid in the world who is like a unique snowflake, so is each gifted kid unique, except that each snowflake is a lot more intense.
Barry B. Gelston, M.Ed.
Independent and Lesson Learning
The Mr. Gelston approach to independent work is designed to complement a family’s homeschool philosophy. Some families pursue a passion-based learning approach, while others look to a more formal structure. Goal of Independent Work Mr. Gelston takes the view that there is no such thing as teaching, only learning. As educators, our role is to launch kiddos to become as responsible for their own learning as possible over time. The choice of using Khan Academy is
Describing the Mr. Gelston Values
As Mr. Gelston expands to include new educators, the question must arise, what makes this One Room Schoolhouse different? Mr. Gelston’s One Room Schoolhouse has come to represent a set of values that have shaped our style of education for supporting Gifted Home Learners: Mr. Gelston’s One Room Schoolhouse’s most important value is to treat each learner and family with Love and Kindness. Mr. Gelston’s One Room Schoolhouse educators strive to develop and maintain a
