Originally published in TEACH Magazine, September/October 2007 Issue
By Karen Hoffmann-Zak
Ever come across a child who seems to know everything and nothing at the same time? This is the child who puts up his hand at every question. His knowledge and its expression seem vast, encyclopedic, and—like a dam about to burst its banks—almost unstoppable. Then, you ask him to prepare a presentation with a group of classmates. He crumbles. He cannot work in a group, compromise, or take turns. Insults, hurt feelings, and tears often result.
Who is this child? How can you help him to maximize his potential and minimize his problems?
Karen Hoffmann-Zak is a Toronto-based freelance writer and editor.
