Special Programs for Gifted Students

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

In this symposium research on special programs for gifted students is discussed. There is a lively debate among researchers, educational practitioners, and policymakers about the effectiveness of such programs. It is not always possible to assess effects in a scientifically sound manner, giving rise to doubt about whether the programs should be offered or whether the right students are targeted.
In this symposium two papers are presented that provide evidence on the effectiveness of special programs for gifted students. Studies originate from different countries, allowing for a discussion of differential contexts. In addition, next to scientific discussants, educational experts on gifted educational practice are invited to share their thoughts on the evidence that is presented.

Sub Unit

• International Aligned Associations / Netherlands Initiative for Education Research - NRO

Chair

• Trudie Schils, Maastricht University

Papers

• Pullout Programs for Gifted Students in Primary Education and Their Performance in Secondary Education - Djoerd de Graaf, SEO Amsterdam Economics

• The Achievement Motivation Enhancement Curriculum: Evaluating an Affective Intervention for Gifted Students - Ophélie Allyssa Desmet, Valdosta State University

• Effective Outside-of-School Programming for Holistic Talent Development: Myth or a Possibility? - Aakash Arvind Chowkase, University of California - Berkeley

Discussants

• Ophélie Allyssa Desmet, Valdosta State University

• Desirée Houkema, National Talent Centre of the Netherlands

• Aakash Arvind Chowkase, University of California - Berkeley