Short description: What is the role of the teacher, parent, or counselor in “solving” boredom for a child? Is it a condition to be solved? This session presents theoretical and research contexts surrounding boredom, and highlights two years of survey and focus group research to position the concept for the gifted individual, with findings summarized in usable form for stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Understand that boredom is an affective state that should be addressed with awareness
Be able to suggest strategies to learners to help mitigate sensations of boredom