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ERIC Number: EJ1398503
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 35
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1932-202X
EISSN: EISSN-2162-9536
A Pragmatic Analysis of How North Carolina School Districts Aim to Differentiate for Gifted High School Students
Gilson, Cindy M.; Alhibs, Mashael; Haas, Benna S.; Rearick, Elisha; Garner, Jamie D.; Kathman, Lesli L.; Airhart, Alexandria; Peplinski, Josie
Journal of Advanced Academics, v34 n2 p145-179 2023
We conducted a document analysis study in response to a request from district-level gifted education specialists about additional services to support their gifted high school students. Given the fact that these students are diverse in many ways (e.g., readiness, interest areas, and backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, and sexual orientation), it is important they have access to a continuum of differentiated services. Therefore, we applied a pragmatic lens to examine the 2019-2022 North Carolina gifted education plans from one region to identify how districts proposed they would serve gifted high school students. Our analysis yielded six topical themes and related services: (1) acceleration, advanced courses, and programs; (2) differentiation: curriculum, instruction, and assessments; (3) enrichment; (4) collaboration and advising; (5) social and emotional; and (6) learners from diverse groups. We conclude with practical suggestions for educators and recommendations for future research in this under investigated area.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: North Carolina
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A