Educating Gifted Children from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds: Creating Visions of a Hopeful Future.

Hebert, Thomas P.

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ERIC Number: EJ647169

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Publication Date: 2002

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Educating Gifted Children from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds: Creating Visions of a Hopeful Future.

Hebert, Thomas P.

Exceptionality, v10 n2 p127-38 2002

The stories of three young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds highlight significant issues in educating gifted students living in poverty. Major themes uncovered included educators who maintained high expectations, the positive influence of enriched teaching-learning opportunities and extracurricular activities, and the success of a mentoring approach. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities, Gifted, Low Income, Mentors, Motivation Techniques, Performance Factors, Poverty, Student Motivation, Teacher Expectations of Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Gifted and Talented Behavior and Education.