Research Article

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY

Volume: 11 Number: 4 April 22, 2015
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY

Abstract

It was begun to be given more importance to gifted education in Turkey after the early 2000s. The aim of this article is to describe the characteristics of gifted education in Turkey. Firstly, the researcher presents a definition of ability. The article will focus on giftedness concept, societal dynamics influencing the curriculum and programs, educational laws and policies, special schools for gifted students, supporting actions for gifted students, and examples of good practices. Also, proposals included in the Parlimentary Investigation Commission Reports, which reflect the future vision on gifted education in Turkey as a candidate Europe Union, and strategic goals included in Gifted Children Action Plan (2012-2013) are specified in the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 22, 2015

Submission Date

April 22, 2015

Acceptance Date

-

Published in Issue

Year 2015 Volume: 11 Number: 4

APA
Şahin, F. (2015). EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 11(4), 1207-1223. https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY
AMA
1.Şahin F. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY. EKU. 2015;11(4):1207-1223. https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY
Chicago
Şahin, Feyzullah. 2015. “EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 11 (4): 1207-23. https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY.
EndNote
Şahin F (October 1, 2015) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 11 4 1207–1223.
IEEE
[1]F. Şahin, “EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY”, EKU, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 1207–1223, Oct. 2015, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY
ISNAD
Şahin, Feyzullah. “EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 11/4 (October 1, 2015): 1207-1223. https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY.
JAMA
1.Şahin F. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY. EKU. 2015;11:1207–1223.
MLA
Şahin, Feyzullah. “EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, vol. 11, no. 4, Oct. 2015, pp. 1207-23, https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY.
Vancouver
1.Feyzullah Şahin. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY. EKU [Internet]. 2015 Oct. 1;11(4):1207-23. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA96JB33AY