To address social-emotional needs of gifted students, programs should emphasize which approach?

• A. Provide opportunities for social-emotional learning and counseling
• B. Schedule frequent standardized testing
• C. Limit group work
• D. Remove feedback on performance

Answer: (A)

Meeting the social-emotional needs of gifted learners means integrating social-emotional learning with access to counseling. Gifted students often experience intense emotions, asynchronous development, perfectionism, and social challenges, so programs that build self-awareness, regulation, empathy, and relationship skills through SEL, plus individualized support from counseling, help them manage stress, develop resilience, and form healthy peer connections. This combination creates a supportive climate that benefits both well-being and academic growth.

Scheduling frequent standardized testing focuses on achievement, not social-emotional development. Limiting group work reduces opportunities for collaboration and peer interaction that support social skills. Removing feedback on performance deprives students of guidance and the chance to grow, which can undermine motivation and learning.