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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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Studies on Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
April 22, 2015
Submission Date
April 22, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 11 Number: 4