ERIC Number: EJ1224536
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3532
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Using a Nonverbal Cognitive Abilities Screening Test in Identifying Gifted and Talented Young Children in Jordan: A Focus Group Discussion of Teachers
Alodat, Ali M.; Zumberg, Marshall F.
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v42 n3 p266-279 Sep 2019
This qualitative study aimed to discover teachers' perceptions about the effectiveness of using the nonverbal Cognitive Abilities Screening Test (CogAT) in identifying gifted and talented children. The study's sample of six teachers participated in standardizing the Jordanian version of the CogAT. Teachers attended a focus group discussion, and they were asked to discuss four open-ended questions. The focus group discussion results indicated strong agreement by teachers of the effectiveness of using the Arabic Jordanian version of CogAT. Specifically, teachers expressed their satisfaction about the test items and guidelines. Moreover, they unanimously agreed that the test is appropriate to use in Jordan. Also, teachers provided many positive comments and feedback about the ability of this test to identify young gifted children. Finally, teachers described the reality of gifted education services in Jordan.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cognitive Ability, Nonverbal Tests, Screening Tests, Talent Identification, Young Children, Academically Gifted, Teacher Attitudes, Kindergarten, Preschool Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jordan
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