Teacher Perceptions of Gifted Children A Comparison of Two School Districts New York: North Carolina
by Tonner, Danielle, M.A., STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE, 2011, 51 pages; 1497372

Abstract:

This study compares the educational provisions for New York State which does not mandate or fund (on a state level) gifted education to North Carolina which spends millions each year on mandated gifted education. The hypothesis was that teachers would have better, more positive perceptions of gifted students in schools where there was mandated and funded gifted education. A survey was sent to teachers from schools in NY and NC but due to the small sample size the researcher was unable to prove or disprove the hypothesis. However, providing appropriate education to meet each student's educational needs is beneficial. By allowing for and encouraging schools to embrace subject and/or grade level acceleration, schools can meet the demands of these students, thereby decreasing the social, emotional and psychological issues related to gifted children suffering in a classroom where their needs are not met.

 
AdviserMeredith Brown
SchoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
SourceMAI/ 50-01, p. , Sep 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsEducational evaluation; Gifted education
Publication Number1497372
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