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This dissertation was designed to explore the link between epistemic curiosity and giftedness, in order to provide an additional potentially non-biased assessment to contribute to gifted identification "body of evidence" files for underrepresented and underserved populations. Students of color and students of lower socio-economic status are less likely to be placed into gifted and talented enrichment programs (Donovan & Cross, 2002). If a significant relationship is found between high curiosity and students who benefit from gifted education, psychometric instruments used for measuring curiosity could be invaluable in placing students in appropriate educational environments. The study used a mixed methods design to measure epistemic curiosity in gifted and nongifted populations for comparison, as well as conducted interviews to better understand perspectives of curiosity in both populations. If a strong difference between curiosity by giftedness was identified, and no mitigating factors found that might adversely change the reliability of the data, then the author can propose the recommendation that curiosity surveys be included in gifted identification "body of evidence" (BOE) portfolios nationwide. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

The disproportionality of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in exceptional education is an ongoing issue (Bernal, 2002; Ford, 2012). One of these special populations is that of English learners (ELs), who are overrepresented in special education programs and underrepresented in gifted and talented programs (Ford, 2012).The extant literature suggests that a rapid rate of growth in English language proficiency (ELP) may be one of the characteristics used to indicate giftedness in English learners (Brulles, Castellano, & Laing, 2011; Harris, Plucker, Rapp, & Martinez, 2009). However, no studies have analyzed English Language proficiency (ELP) growth trajectories of gifted ELs. This study explored the growth in English language proficiency of 4,558 ELs, of which 118 were identified as gifted. Scores from the Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA), were used to determine their typical English language proficiency growth trajectories of ELs. This was done using latent growth curve modeling. The growth trajectories were then analyzed to determine if differences existed in the trajectories of ELs identified as gifted. The findings were that differences did exist in the English language proficiency growth of ELs identified as gifted, particularly in the areas of listening/speaking and writing, where gifted ELs seem to grow at a more rapid rate than their non-identified peers. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

This dissertation employs a series of literary genres to navigate the reader through the importance of complicating normalized notions of giftedness and Latina identity as well as the interrogating the complexity of subjectivities. Using post qualitative inquiry (St. Pierre, 2014), I blend writing practices typically used in fiction and in theoretical inquiry. Fiction writing such as narratives, scriptwriting, poetry, visual-art, journaling, and poetry are implemented to analyze and represent the individuals in this inquiry. This dissertation consists of three Acts and an Intermission to carry the reader through the various stages of my inquiry. Through writing the dissertation in this manner, I highlight the discursive, cultural, and political structures that construct subjectivity and dismantle the modes of representation utilized in research. I employ Judith Butler (1990) to undo giftedness and reimagine the field of gifted and talented education. This inquiry highlights the means through which Latina identity is discursively constructed through sociocultural and political norms within gifted and talented classrooms and exposes how these learners disrupt ready-made constructions of Latina identity through subversive acts. Constructing a collective identity for these learners is problematic as the complexity of individual subjectivity makes it impossible to envision the Latina population as a homogenous group. Additionally, although the norms for giftedness that are embedded in the US school system possess a shaping impact on student subjectivity, giftedness ought to be viewed as a discursive construction. As these students reveal and have constructed through their experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, giftedness stretches beyond our normative perceptions within the United States. Through cultural translation (Butler, 2004), educators and curriculum theorists can begin to rethink static notions of giftedness by creating a new lexicon to dismantle the dominant discourses and hegemony of gifted education. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine gifted adolescents' perspectives on motivation in regard to academic learning experiences. Participants were selected based on having at least one year of attendance at a midwestern private school for the gifted, having a full-scale IQ of at least 125, and being between the ages of 11--17. This study focused on six gifted adolescents who committed to participating in one personal interview, completing two student response journals, and submitting work samples with reflection tags that were found to be examples of motivational academic learning experiences. Data from the interviews, student response journals, and student work samples with tags were analyzed using qualitative methods and through the theoretical framework of Gagne's Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent as well as expectancy-value theory. From the triangulation of data, three major findings emerged. The first indicated that standard, mass-produced basal curricula does not meet the needs of gifted adolescent learners without additional modifications, indicating a need for specialized gifted curricula. The second focused on the need for ongoing training for educators who work with gifted adolescents, including instructional strategies and models of gifted education proven effective with gifted learners as well as how to provide meaningful and responsive feedback to gifted adolescents. Finally, the need for gifted adolescents to personally value and connect academic learning experiences to the real world also emerged. Implications and recommendations for the field and for future research primarily include the need for increased awareness and increased funding in the field of gifted education to combat a lack of motivation and underachievement from gifted adolescent learners. Subsequently, recommendations for the field include raising awareness of the unique learning needs of gifted adolescents, creating meaningful professional development for gifted educators, and instituting greater levels of pre-service training in the areas of gifted education and differentiation for all educators. Areas for future research include further examination of educational policy regarding gifted education, how to increase gifted adolescents' valuation of academic learning experiences, and an examination of preparation requirements for teachers of the gifted, as well as how to write, market, and support specialized gifted curricula. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Identifying gifted students early is important so they may receive adaptations in their learning environment including admittance into gifted programs (Subotnik, Olszweski-Kubilius, & Worrell, 2012). An effective method to increase the likelihood of identifying gifted students is needed (Pfeiffer, 2003). Admission at the elementary level primarily uses the individually-administered intelligence test; yet, the test is only administered to students nominated to the gifted program. The purpose of this study was to determine if individually-administered IQ test scores were related to specific information available to the elementary school counselor to aid in the determination of unidentified gifted elementary school students who would benefit from participating in the school district's gifted program. This study examined whether an individually-administered IQ score on the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI) was accurately estimated by a function of the national percentile achievement test scores in total reading, total mathematics, language, spelling, science/environment, and listening, verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities, gender, or grade. The data were split into two equal samples of 107, one used for development of the regression model and one for validation of the regression model. A significant model emerged for the model sample (n = 107) explaining 46.3% of the variance, when all 10 independent variables were entered as predictors into a simultaneous multiple regression. Total mathematics, science/environment, listening, nonverbal cognitive ability, and grade were the significant predictors. The revised regression equation with only the five significant contributing independent variables explained 45.9% of the variance in the WASI score; yet, it only had a correlation of .27 between the actual WASI score and the estimated WASI score from the revised model using the validation sample and has a weak correlation of 7.3% of the variance explained. Future research is needed to investigate these findings before the model is used in practice. Research on identifying gifted students; characteristics of giftedness; implications for counselors in the areas of counseling, school, and career development; and the role of the school counselor in advocacy and action research were discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Parenting stress (PS) is a phenomenon experienced by all parents to varying degrees due to the demands of meeting a child's needs. This distinct type of stress is caused by an imbalance between the perceived demands of parenting and the perceived coping resources available to parents. The construct of twice-exceptionality (2E) is defined as the co-occurrence of giftedness and disability or possessing both high cognitive abilities and at least 1 of 13 potential disabilities identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004. The purpose of this study was to understand how PS is experienced by parents of children who have been identified with 2E. The theoretical perspectives of stress appraisal, coping, and attribution guided this study and provided a framework for understanding the lived experiences of parents and the meaning they ascribe to these experiences. The goals of the study were accomplished through in-depth interviews with 13 participants, an extensive literature review, and reflective journaling. Interview data were analyzed using the phenomenological techniques of epoche, bracketing, horizontalization, and imaginative variation, and several relevant themes and subthemes were developed. High levels of PS described by the parents in this study indicate that further research is indicated for better understanding and serving the significant needs of this population. The social implications of this research include raising awareness of PS and 2E; increasing the potential for positive outcomes for children and families; and addressing misconceptions concerning giftedness, gender bias in the perceptions of parental roles, and the impact of PS on family systems. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)

This study focuses on developing teaching strategies for teachers who teach in classes for students identified as Gifted and Talented with Special Learning Disabilities situated in Israeli secondary schools. The focus is on the challenges teachers meet while teaching Humanities Subjects (HS) to these students and the strategies they need in addressing their dual exceptionalities. The main purpose of this study is to examine how specific strategies may contribute towards both to quality of teaching and to a better learning environment. Research has shown that gifted students who are diagnosed with learning disabilities in writing skills (2ELs) have difficulties especially in HS and achieve less academically than may suggest their high abilities. The combination of giftedness with learning disabilities and underachievement creates special challenges for their teachers to counter, and for which they need specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. In my study, I developed a model of teaching strategies which combines three strategies from the field of teaching gifted students and from the field of special education which are helpful in the humanities disciplines. I created a manual for teachers' CPD that includes this model and I conducted a seminar using this manual for the participant teachers in my research. This was followed by an implementation of the manual by these teachers in their classrooms that includes 2ELs. My qualitative research was based on the case studies of two teachers teaching HS in two high school classrooms, totalling sixty 2ELs. The information was collected through observations, interviews, and open questionnaires. I then analysed the information using an inductive approach as pattern recognition and inclusion into categories. The research findings of this study describe the difficulties that teachers may face with 2ELs and my claim to knowledge is the AAA Model of Strategies and the manual for teachers and their contribution to teachers of 2Els and their students. The recent research fills this particular gap in the literature, in the Israeli context, and the findings of this study bear policy implications and indicate the need for the tailoring of relevant teachers' CPD' programmes to include strategies to better address the needs of 2ELs for optimal success in fulfilling their potential and overcoming their difficulties. Future research may achieve a deeper understanding of how to prepare teachers to use adjusted strategies that meet 2Els teachers in various disciplines in order to improve learning environment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

The underachievement of gifted students is a serious problem in gifted education. Although analytic research strategies have identified many causes of underachievement, this kind of approach still needs to be complemented by synthetic research strategies. The actiotope model of giftedness, for example, suggests that the effect of educational capital on achievement is mediated by learning capital. In an empirical study with a sample of 143 gifted Spanish secondary school students, educational capital was characterized by various forms of parental involvement aimed at the learning successes of children. Learning capital was represented by two types of learning strategies: metacognitive strategies and elaboration strategies. Following the method developed by Baron and Kenny, the hypothesized mediation of learning capital between educational capital and school achievement was confirmed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Current practices in study design and data analysis have led to low reproducibility and replicability of findings in fields such as psychology, medicine, biology, and economics. Because gifted education research relies on the same underlying statistical and sociological paradigms, it is likely that it too suffers from these problems. This article discusses the origin of the poor replicability and introduces a set of open science practices that can increase the rigor and trustworthiness of gifted education’s scientific findings: preregistration, open data and open materials, registered reports, and preprints. Readers are directed to Internet resources for facilitating open science. To model these practices, a pre peer-review preprint of this article is available at https://psyarxiv.com/nhuv3/. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The current study aims first, to compare mean performance data of intellectually gifted individuals on the WAIS-IV with a matched comparison group; second, to revalidate the CHC five-factor structure of the WAIS-IV within this special group. 157 Italian Mensa members (125 males) were administered the full battery (i.e., both 10 standard and 5 supplementary subtests). The individuals were aged 18-60 years and had a mean age of 33.97 years (SD = 10.22). Results showed that i) Mensa members’ IQ mean was approximately in the gifted range; moreover, they had the highest performances in visual perceptual reasoning, while they were relatively weak on processing speed; ii) CHC factor structure suggested by Pezzuti et al. (2017) was confirmed; Perceptual Reasoning Index grouped two different broad abilities, i.e. Fluid Reasoning (with Arithmetic loaded on it stronger than on Short Term Memory) and Visual Processing. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Resumen en idioma originalIl presente studio ha avuto due obiettivi: primo, comparare le prestazioni dei soggetti plusdotati alla WAIS-IV con un campione di controllo appaiato per genere, età e livello di istruzione; secondo, rivalidare la struttura CHC a 5 fattori della WAIS-IV all’interno di questa popolazione speciale. Per questo, è stata somministrata l’intera batteria (cioè, i 10 subtest standard e i 5 supplementari) ad un campione di 157 membri del Mensa Italia (125 maschi). Entrambi i gruppi avevano un’età compresa tra 18-60 anni e avevano un’età media di 33.97 anni (DS = 10.22). I risultati hanno mostrato che: i) il QI medio dei membri del Mensa si collocava a ridosso del range dei soggetti plusdotati; inoltre, i soggetti plusdotati avevano prestazioni migliori nei compiti di ragionamento visuopercettivo e una debolezza relativa nella velocità di elaborazione; ii) la struttura fattoriale CHC suggerita da Pezzuti et al. (2018) è stata confermata. L’Indice di Ragionamento visuo-percettivo raggruppava due abilità ampie distinte: Ragionamento Fluido (con Ragionamento aritmetico che mostrava una maggiore saturazione su di esso rispetto all’abilità di Memoria a breve termine) ed Elaborazione Visiva. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Following debate over the use of the WAIS-IV Canadian adult norms that has been suitably addressed, this study examines the normative differences in the WISC-V child and adolescent data in three ways: (a) presenting a comparison of country normative data across subtest and composite scores for demographically matched and unmatched samples, (b) providing a review of Canadian-U.S. standard FSIQ score differences across ability level, and (c) comparing the case detection accuracy of the WISC-V CDN versus U.S. norms for children with intellectual disability and giftedness. Results demonstrate small mean differences overall in the WISC-V norms when comparing the standardization samples in the two countries; however, there are significant observable differences in the sensitivity of the norms in identifying case status. This is vital for accurate identification, and supports the use of Canadian norms in clinical and gifted decision making. These results support the use of Canadian norms when assessing these exceptional children following best clinical assessment practices and testing guidelines. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Resumen en idioma originalÀ la suite du débat concernant l’utilisation des normes adultes canadiennes WAIS-IV, lequel a a été relativement bien adressé, la présente étude examine les écarts normatifs au niveau des données sur les enfants et les adolescents de la WISC-V de trois façons : (a) en présentant une comparaison des données normatives par pays sur un ensemble de scores de sous-tests et composites pour des échantillons appariés et non-appariés sur le plan démographique, (b) en fournissant un examen des écarts de scores FSIQ standard entre le Canada et les É.-U. sur l’ensemble des niveaux de capacités, et (c) en comparant la précision en ce qui a trait à la détection des cas de la WISC-V par rapport aux normes américaines chez les enfants atteints de déficience intellectuelle et de douance. Les résultats montrent de faibles écarts moyens dans l’ensemble au niveau des normes WISC-V lorsque l’on compare les échantillons de normalisation dans les deux pays; or, il existe des différences notables dans la sensibilité des normes en ce qui a trait à l’identification de l’état des cas. Cela s’avère capital pour une identification adéquate et soutient l’utilisation des normes canadiennes pour la prise de décisions cliniques et celles de personnes douées. Ces résultats appuient l’utilisation des normes canadiennes dans l’évaluation de ces enfants exceptionnels conformément aux pratiques d’évaluation clinique exemplaires et aux lignes directrices de mise à l’essai. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Impact statementPublic Significance Statement—Intelligence assessments are used by psychologists in health and education settings every day to assist in the identification of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive abilities, including the identification of giftedness and diagnosis of intellectual disability. It is important that these assessments have representative population norms so that children are accurately diagnosed/identified and can receive appropriate support. This article reviews the need for and importance of distinct Canadian norms when using the Canadian edition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-VCDN), for making important clinical decisions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

In this article, we review research on poverty, both poverty rates and the effects of poverty on academic achievement more generally and on the identification and services for low-income gifted children specifically. This review sets the stage for further discussion of the research findings on identification practices including the efficacy of various approaches to increase the identification of gifted students in poverty. We then review research on the effectiveness of programs designed specifically to identify students with potential and support them through talent development services. Finally, we conclude the literature review with recommendations for future research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

This study investigated the life projects of 40 adolescents with high abilities/giftedness, equally divided by sex and type of giftedness (schoolhouse or creative production). The clinical method proposed by Piaget was used to ask assess the youths’ life projectsand their justifications. Results indicated that 229 projections emphasized ‘academic education’, ‘professional activity’ and ‘loving relationship’. The justifications were mainly of the ‘self-centered’ type, suggesting that most of the projections did not present the moral and ethical perspective, since they marked the individual interests without the moral values. We hope that the results will help psychopedagogical actions that motivate the creation of ethical life projects aimed at building a society based on morality and ethics. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Resumen en idioma originalCette étude a étudié les projets de vie de 40 adolescents avec des signes de haute potentiel/douance, également divisés en sexe et type de douance (scolaire ou créative-productive). Pour ce faire, nous avons demandé, à travers la méthode clinique piagétienne, quels étaient les projets de vie des jeunes et les justifications de chacune des projections. Au total, 229 projets ont été présentés, en mettant l’accent sur la “formation académique”, “l’activité professionnelle” et la “relation affective”. Les justifications étaient, principalement, de type “égocentrique”, suggérant que la majorité des projections ne présentaient pas la perspective morale et éthique, puisqu’elles désignaient des intérêts individuels, dépourvus de valeurs morales. Nous espérons que les résultats aideront les actions psychopédagogiques qui motivent la création de projets de vie éthiques pour la construction d’une société basée sur la morale et l’éthique. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Resumen en idioma originalEste estudo investigou os projetos de vida de 40 adolescentes com indícios de altas habilidades/ superdotação, divididos igualmente quanto ao sexo e tipo de superdotação (escolar ou criativo-produtiva). Para tanto, perguntamos, através do método clínico piagetiano, quais eram os projetos de vida dos jovens e as justificativas para cada uma das projeções. Foram apresentados 229 projetos, com ênfase para ‘formação acadêmica’, ‘atividade profissional’, e ‘relacionamento afetivo’. As justificativas foram, principalmente, do tipo ‘autocentrado’, sugerindo que a maioria das projeções não apresentou a perspectiva moral e ética, pois assinalaram os interesses individuais, desprovidos dos valores morais. Esperamos que os resultados auxiliem ações psicopedagógicas que motivem a criação de projetos de vida éticos visando à construção de uma sociedade pautada na moral e na ética. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Resumen en idioma originalEste estudio investigó los proyectos de vida de 40 adolescentes con indicios de altas habilidades/ superdotación, divididos igualmente en cuanto al sexo y tipo de superdotación (escolar o creativo-productiva). Para ello, preguntamos, a través del método clínico piagetiano, cuáles eran los proyectos de vida de los jóvenes y las justificaciones para cada una de las proyecciones. Se presentaron 229 proyectos, con énfasis para ‘formación académica’, ‘actividad profesional’, y ‘relación afectiva’. Las justificaciones fueron, principalmente, del tipo ‘autocentrado’, sugiriendo que la mayoría de las proyecciones no presentó la perspectiva moral y ética, pues señalaron los intereses individuales, desprovistos de los valores morales. Esperamos que los resultados ayuden a las acciones psicopedagógicas que motiven la creación de proyectos de vida éticos para la construcción de una sociedad pautada en la moral y la ética. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

From the genetic side, giftedness in cognitive development is the result of contribution of many common genetic variants of small effect size, so called polygenicity (Spain et al., 2016). From the environmental side, educationalists have argued for the importance of the environment for sustaining early potential in children, showing that bright poor children are held back in their subsequent development (Feinstein, 2003a). Such correlational data need to be complemented by mechanistic models showing how gifted development results from the respective genetic and environmental influences. A neurocomputational model of cognitive development is presented, using artificial neural networks to simulate the development of a population of children. Variability was produced by many small differences in neurocomputational parameters each influenced by multiple artificial genes, instantiating a polygenic model, and by variations in the level of stimulation from the environment. The simulations captured several key empirical phenomena, including the non-linearity of developmental trajectories, asymmetries in the characteristics of the upper and lower tails of the population distribution, and the potential of poor environments to hold back bright children. At a computational level, ‘gifted’ networks tended to have higher capacity, higher plasticity, less noisy neural processing, a lower impact of regressive events, and a richer environment. However, individual instances presented heterogeneous contributions of these neurocomputational factors, suggesting giftedness has diverse causes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Research abounds on adolescent poverty and on gifted education, but these fields are seldom considered together. This study explores trajectories of aggressive behavior (i.e., weapon carrying) of impoverished, gifted youth. Results indicate that gifted students engage in lower levels of weapon carrying than non-gifted students. Gifted and non-gifted girls’ trajectories are parallel across age. However, weapon carrying among gifted and non-gifted boys does not differ during early and late adolescence, but it does during middle adolescence. These differences can perhaps be explained by examining impulsivity and temperament trajectories by gifted status. Impulsivity for boys and quick-temperedness for girls is lower during early and middle adolescence for gifted students than for non-gifted students, but not during later adolescence. Quick-temperedness for boys and impulsivity for girls does not differ by gifted status during early and late adolescence, but it does during middle adolescence. These findings suggest that some characteristics of giftedness are manifest during early adolescence (perhaps even before enrollment in a gifted program). However, other giftedness characteristics appear only during middle adolescence, after students have enrolled in the gifted program. Implications of these findings for how gifted education programs can impact aggression, and ways to optimally structure these programs, are explored. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The editorial briefs about the issues of the Journal of Psychology Learning & Teaching. The current issue of PLAT contains four research articles and three reports. In their research article, Gibbs Thomas and Thomas investigated the effects of personalized, tailored feedback given to first and second year college students with below average exam performance. Heyder, Bergold and Steinmayr introduce a test assessing secondary school teachers’ knowledge about intellectual giftedness. How important it is for teachers to have knowledge about giftedness becomes obvious in view of the finding that teachers with higher rates of misconceptions had more negative attitudes toward fostering gifted students. Merced, Stutman and Mann give insight to the typical way of teaching in the US by investigating syllabi of History and Systems Psychology courses. Mallonee, Phillips, Holloway and Riggs compared the effectiveness of two methods preparing behavioral health clinicians to administer evidence-based treatments. Gray Deering reports on an innovative teaching format using literature to teach crisis intervention. Specifically, this author employed novels and autobiographies as case studies to which psychological theories and concepts were applied. Waggoner Denton reports on introducing a reflective learning journal in an introductory statistics course. As is well-known, statistics courses are not among the favorite classes of many students, and are frequently even associated with worry and fear. Butler, Lenore and Nunez report on an innovative learning partnership between undergraduates in an educational psychology course and fifth graders at an elementary school. For learners on each side, this partnership opened a window into a different world with many opportunities to learn. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

In this article, I describe the 21 ideas underlying a 42-year search to understand giftedness. I present the ideas roughly chronologically, in the order in which they arose, and discuss how in a career as in science, progress means supplementing or even superseding one idea with the next. In terms of the 21 ideas, I start with a discussion of how I thought IQ tests could account for giftedness and end with a discussion of the ACCEL (Active Concerned Citizenship and Ethical Leadership) model. But I frame the article in terms of a paradox—that despite the fact that IQs rose 30 points during the 20th century, people often seem to be operating at an intellectual level that is not notably higher and may even be lower in some respects than in previous times. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The purpose of this study was to form a deeper understanding of how high school teachers view giftedness and gifted education. Open-ended surveys and interviews were conducted with high school teachers in a suburban school district with three large high school, and data were analyzed using a grounded theory methodology. Data were collected and analyzed in two phases with two groups of teachers ( n₁ = 7 and n₂ = 13). Text data from both phases were analyzed separately and then validated using constant comparison processes. Initial coding, focused coding, and theoretical coding led to data categories and an emergent theory to explain high school teachers’ perceptions regarding gifted education. Results indicated a need to clarify the perception of giftedness among high school teachers, as well as how effective training of those teachers can be implemented. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Despite one-dimensional stereotypes and barriers experienced by Asian American women, many have achieved prominence. We know very little about these stories, their lives, or what helped them to achieve beyond expectations. Based on the Productive Giftedness Model, the article identifies the common traits and supportive conditions that influence their success. To help illustrate these experiences, the article highlights the lives of 10 notable Asian American women across diverse professions. These women displayed “productive giftedness” as girls; they were accomplished, determined, and skillful early on, which led to excellence, awards, and leadership opportunities. Many also had supportive conditions including the investment of one or more adults. Parents, teachers, and mentors can further enhance these opportunities for Asian American girls. These general principles can be learned and applied to other groups as well. Supporting individual, instructional, and environmental factors can influence learning and achievement for girls in the early and school years. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Using a two-phase content analysis approach, this study examined how education scholars have discussed the intersection of giftedness, race, and poverty in gifted academic journals from 2000 to 2015. Specifically, the authors explored the following questions: (a) What are the characteristics of studies published that explore the intersection of giftedness, poverty, and students of color? (b) How do scholars discuss and theorize about how to recruit and retain gifted students of color who come from families living in poverty? (c) In what ways do scholars discuss the intersection of race and poverty for gifted students of color? Findings indicated that while studies were focused on students of color, there was limited discussion about the impact of race and poverty on the recruitment and retention of gifted students of color who come from families living in poverty. Implications and future research are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)