Question

Linda, age 12, is gifted in art. Her parents arrange for her to take a class in sculpture at a local college, but she does not take directions from the professor very well. While other students ask for support and guidance, Linda creates her sculptures totally on her own. Linda is demonstrating a characteristic of giftedness that Ellen Winner calls ______

Answer 1

Answer: marching to her own drummer

Explanation: According to Ellen Winner's book , marching on your own drummer is described as doing things or task according to you own way and it does not consider other social norms or people. Ellen describes this as the ability to perform or do tasks that are above children's standard and age which is regarded as creative or artistic gift .

The act of Linda in the question states even being of 12 years old , she has the ability to create sculptures accordingly on her own without the help of instructor whereas other student takes the guidance of instructor. She is marching to her own drummer according to the Ellen's concept.