Gifted Education and the Spectre of Elitism.

Howley, Aimee

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ERIC Number: EJ338431

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Gifted Education and the Spectre of Elitism.

Howley, Aimee

Journal of Education, v168 n1 p117-25 1986

Explains current practices in gifted education as they relate to the schools' role in legitimating existing patterns of social stratification. Argues that schools provide noncognitive instruction to gifted students to thwart their development as intellectuals. Evaluates the extent to which gifted education programs are elitist. (KH)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Capitalism, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Politics of Education, School Role, Social Stratification, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue with title "Education and Social Stratification."