Identification of Gifted Students: An Analysis of Criteria Preferred by Preservice Teachers, Classroom Teachers, and Teachers of the Gifted.

Schack, Gina D.; Starko, Alane J.

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ERIC Number: EJ418247

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Publication Date: 1990

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Identification of Gifted Students: An Analysis of Criteria Preferred by Preservice Teachers, Classroom Teachers, and Teachers of the Gifted.

Schack, Gina D.; Starko, Alane J.

Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v13 n4 p346-63 Sum 1990

The study with 308 teachers in 3 states examined criteria preferred by teachers when recommending students for gifted programs. Overall, the criteria of creativity, learning quickly and easily, initiating own learning, and curiosity were chosen most frequently. Teachers of the gifted preferred criteria most consistent with theorists' recommendations. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Creativity, Curiosity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Referral, Special Education Teachers, Student Characteristics, Student Placement, Teacher Attitudes

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Language: English

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