ERIC Number: ED599187
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Apr-28
Pages: 13
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Gifted Education Structures in Elementary Schools and Their Connections to Program Focus
Siegle, Del; Puryear, Jeb S.; Estepar-Garcia, William; Callahan, Carolyn M.; Gubbins, E. Jean; McCoach, D. Betsy; Mun, Rachel U.; Amspaugh, Christina M.
AERA Online Paper Repository, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (San Antonio, TX, Apr 27-May 1, 2017)
Gifted education programs are diverse with respect to their structure and foci. This diversity is reflective of the field itself. With this large, multi-state study, we surveyed practices employed in elementary schools (N = 1,548). Differences were observed in the implementation mechanics of English and mathematics curriculum. Interrelationships between program structures emerged (e.g., existence of separate gifted curriculum and pull-out instruction, ([phi] = 0.16). Schools reported a focus on 21st century skills and enrichment techniques while neglecting acceleration strategies and cultural responsiveness. Lastly, we observed a number of statistically significant relationships between program structures and the foci used in gifted programs. These relationships may reflect underlying beliefs in the field. Their implications are examined and future directions are discussed. [This study was conducted by the National Center for Research on Gifted Education.]
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Education, Educational Methods, Special Classes, 21st Century Skills, Enrichment Activities, Acceleration (Education), Culturally Relevant Education, Reading Instruction, Language Arts, Mathematics Instruction, Professional Autonomy, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Homogeneous Grouping
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305C140018
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