ERIC Number: EJ886906
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1533-2276
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Cultural and Social Capital and Talent Development: A Study of a High-Ability Aboriginal Student in a Remote Community
Kostenko, Karen; Merrotsy, Peter
Gifted and Talented International, v24 n2 p39-50 Dec 2009
During the course of a school year, a study was conducted on the cultural context, the social milieu and the personal characteristics of a high ability Aboriginal student in a remote community in Canada. Using the lenses of cultural capital, social capital and human capital, the study explores the development of the student's talent through his family life, his involvement in the community and his educational experiences. The study emphasises the enormous advantage in developing high potential into high achievement if human capital is supported by strong cultural and social capital. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Human Capital, Family Environment, High Achievement, Foreign Countries, Cultural Context, Educational Experience, Social Capital, Talent Development, Gifted, Cognitive Ability, Individual Characteristics, Community Involvement, Rural Areas, Canada Natives, American Indians
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. The University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9, Canada. Tel: 204-789-1421; Fax: 204-783-1188; e-mail: headquarters@world-gifted.org; Web site: https://world-gifted.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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