ERIC Number: EJ1049328
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jan
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0313-5373
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An Investigation of Teachers' Awareness and Willingness to Engage with a Self-Directed Professional Development Package on Gifted and Talented Education
Fraser-Seeto, Kylie T.; Howard, Steven J.; Woodcock, Stuart
Australian Journal of Teacher Education, v40 n1 Article 1 Jan 2015
Despite recognising the importance of educators in meeting the needs of gifted and talented students, research indicates that teachers often lack the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to identify and meet the needs of gifted and talented students. Evidence suggests this lack of preparation may be related to teachers' professional development. This quantitative study of 96 primary school teachers aimed to provide an initial insight into the knowledge and uptake of the 2005 DEST/GERRIC Gifted and Talented Education Professional Development Package for Teachers. It further aimed to give some insight into teachers' opinions and behaviours as it pertains to this mode of professional development. Results suggest a lack of knowledge and uptake of this professional development package, despite an overwhelming willingness to undertake this mode of professional learning in gifted and talented education. Implications and recommendations conclude the paper.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Faculty Development, Academically Gifted, Statistical Analysis, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Surveys, Questionnaires, Measures (Individuals), Teacher Attitudes
Edith Cowan University. Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, West Australia 6050, Australia. Web site: http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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