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ERIC Number: EJ1381182
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jun
Pages: 27
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0162-3532
EISSN: EISSN-2162-9501
Attitudes and Self-Efficacy of Preservice Teachers toward Teaching Gifted and Talented Students
Opoku, Maxwell Peprah; Nketsia, William; Amponteng, Michael; Mprah, Wisdom Kwadwo; Kumi, Emmanuel Opoku
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v46 n2 p167-193 Jun 2023
Teacher training is fundamental to the success of gifted and talented education (GATE). Unfortunately, in sub-Saharan Africa, which is still in the early stages of practicing inclusive education, knowledge about GATE is limited because preservice teacher training programs have yet to prioritize this subject area. The aim of this exploratory study was to examine the attitudes and self-efficacy of 304 preservice teachers regarding GATE at three education colleges in Ghana. Using Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior as a framework, the results show a positive association between attitude and self-efficacy, with the latter emerging as a significant predictor of the former. Other background variables--such as gender, knowledge of inclusive education policy, specialization, and level of study--provide insights into the attitudes and self-efficacy of preservice teachers. Also discussed is the need for teacher training institutions to introduce training courses and develop culturally responsive policies, guidelines, and strategies for GATE.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Ghana
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A