Investigating the Preschool Training for Gifted and Talented Students on Gifted School Teachers’ View
Journal Title: Journal for the Education of the Young Scientist and Giftedness - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract In this study, it was aimed to investigate the view of gifted school teachers on educating the preschool-aged gifted and talented students. Study is grounded as a case-study which is a method in qualitative research area. Data is collected with semi-structured interview questions from 10 different gifted school teachers working in Balikesir, Turkey. Three different questions were posed during semi-structured interviews to clearly introduce the view of teachers. According to analysis results; it was achieved that all participants believe the necessity of an education for gifted and talented students starting from the preschool age. Beside this necessity, teachers were emphasized that given education should be supported with a proper curriculum, physical structure (buildings & classes, science & art materials etc.) and improved knowledge (in the field of educating preschool aged gifted and talented students) of the teachers. When the responses of teachers for 3 different questions were assessed, teachers which are working for the education of gifted and talented students(out of preschool age) are affirming their opinions that the education for the gifted and talented students should be started to given in preschool age. Key words Gifted and Talented Children, Preschool Education, Gifted School (Science and Art Center)
Authors and Affiliations
Gizem Cosar, Caglar Cetinkaya, Cagdas Cetinkaya
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- EP ID EP132682
- DOI http://dx.doi.org/ 10.17478/JEGYS.2015110747
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