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The Gifted: Coping with Hidden Genius (2019x22)

Udgivelsesdato: Sep 06, 2019

An elementary school student who understands Einstein's theory of relativity. A self-taught composer who writes a symphony in high school. They are the "gifted." There are supposedly 2.5 million living in Japan but unlike overseas, there is little support for them in the educational system. In fact, many of them end up leaving school. How can the gifted in Japan achieve their full potential? We look at some cases and talk to experts about possible ways forward.