Who are 2e students and why they are exceptional
In this article, I am discussing the 2E students who are usually mistaken for special children. Although these kids are gifted, talented, and possess exceptional abilities, they also suffer from some disabilities. How do you know if your child is 2E?
A child may easily grasp the concepts of space, the solar system, food, and nutrition, etc., even when compared to the other kids in the respective age group. But he or she is not able to communicate effectively or express feelings. A pupil is keenly interested in painting but is not able to study any subject easily. Students with exceptional ability in a specified domain who are not able to perform any activity or activities even after trying too hard are referred to as "2E" or 'twice exceptional students'. Although these students are gifted, they may struggle to learn certain concepts in any subject. Unfortunately, if the strengths of such kids are not identified at the earliest, then they may be labelled as "special children'. These students are not special, as they possess advanced abilities in some areas. But are unable to portray strengths due to disabilities.Why 2e students experience problems in school
Teachers, students, or school authorities are not able to recognize their strengths. Such students are not able to follow the school curriculum easily. In schools, the kids should compulsorily follow the norms and regulations imposed by the school authorities. Gifted students often seek freedom and do not follow the school rules. They wish to learn through exploration and discovering the world around them, as they are independent learners. They feel bored when instructed to sit down in a place and listen to the instructions of the teacher. Some kids even become frustrated with copying from the blackboard in the schoolbooks and memorizing the notes. The gifted kids are uprightly curious and want to literally perform experiments and study.How teachers can identify a 2e student in class
Every child is unique and every child is special" is a concept every teacher should realize. Only teachers who are dutiful and committed to their profession can identify kids who are really special. So, some of the common characteristics of 2E students are the following- Critical thinking skills
Such students are usually deep learners willing to study one or more subjects in depth. They are always pondering a concept or subject. Such students may ask some queer questions about any subject. For example, if a teacher is teaching in the class, "The chair is made of wood'. The student even asks the teacher, "Where does the wood come from?" They are eager to know the physical characteristics of wood.
Curiosity
The 2E students are extremely curious and want to ask questions. But most of the students are not able to express their thoughts. A teacher can examine the tendencies and actions of such students. They are persistently trying to grab objects in class such as dusters, chalks, pens, etc. and seem eager about the object. Peculiar characteristics
Some students are too shy and are usually silent, but they perform some specific tasks exceptionally well. While some students are hyperactive and are not willing to sit down in a place for a specified period of time, They are often uncontrollable in some situations. For example, if the child of the parents does not arrive on time to pick up the child after school, they begin throwing tantrums. Teachers should understand the behavioral characteristics of such pupils and learn to handle such situations wisely.Skill differences
They can perform some tasks exceptionally well but cannot perform other tasks despite striving harder. A student may be a talented painter but not be able to learn core subjects easily. Some students are academically inclined but are not able to play games or any sports on the playground. They suffer from problems such as dyslexia, autism, and dyscalculia but are able to perform specific tasks fantastically. Visual-spatial learners with auditory sequencing problems
Visual-spatial learners learn more easily by looking at pictures or images than by listening to the teacher. A student may not be able to understand oral instructions in class but can quickly understand them by looking at the pictures in the textbooks. Conclusion
Teachers and school authorities should realize that two important aspects of student success are acceptability and tolerance. Such teachers can easily uplift the students.