ERIC Number: EJ1253249
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-May
Pages: 24
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Intricacies of Designing and Implementing Enrichment Programs for High-Ability Students
Tan, Liang See; Ponnusamy, Letchmi Devi; Lee, Shu Shing; Koh, Elizabeth; Koh, Lauren; Tan, Jing Yi; Tan, Keith Chiu Kian; Chia, Terence Titus Song An
Gifted Education International, v36 n2 p130-153 May 2020
A common pedagogical approach to foster creativity and develop talents among gifted students is after-school enrichment programs. However, in practice, there are several issues concerning the conceptualization and implementation of such programs. Since these enrichment programs are typically not part of the core curriculum and scheduled outside curriculum time, these programs are relatively low stakes. As an after-school add-on program, such programs tend to be fragmented and ad hoc in nature. Instead of a systematic program designed to stretch gifted and talented students, with the goal of developing their knowledge and competencies in breadth and depth, the programs that are implemented tend to be pitched at exposure level. To effectively meet the needs of the gifted and talented students, it is imperative to examine the intricacies of these programs. The fidelity has significant implications on the quality of the students' learning experiences. This article shares the issues and challenges they faced.
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted Education, Secondary School Students, After School Programs, Enrichment Activities, Program Design, Acceleration (Education), Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Alignment (Education)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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