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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY

Year 2015, Volume: 11 Issue: 4, 1207 - 1223, 22.04.2015

Feyzullah Şahin

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.

Keywords

Gifted talented Turkish Education Systems gifted programs

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  • MEB, (2014). MEB 201 yılı hizmet içi eğitim planı [MEB in-service training plan for 2014], Retrieved October 10, 2014, from http://personel.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2014_10/08113330_2014yilihzmetetmplani.rar.
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  • Sak, U. (2009). Üstün yetenekliler eğitim programları [Gifted education programs], Ankara: Maya Publishing.
  • Sak, U. (2010). Educational programs and services for gifted students in Turkey. In J. Maker, & S. Schiever (Eds), Curriculum development and teaching strategies for gifted learners. (3rd edt.) (pp.432-441). Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
  • Sak, U. (2011a). Üstün yetenekliler eğitim programları modeli (ÜYEP) ve sosyal geçerliliği [An overview and social validity of the education programs for talented students model (EPTS)]. Education and Science, 36, 213-229.
  • Sak, U. (2011b). Prevalence of misconceptions, dogmas, and popular views about giftedness and intelligence: a case from Turkey. High Ability Studies, 22 (2), 179-197.
  • Sak, U. (2013). Education programs for talented students model (EPTS) and its effectiveness on gifted students’ mathematical creativity. Education and Science, 38 (169), 51-61.
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  • Şahin, F., & Kargın, T. (2013). Sınıf öğretmenlerine üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin belirlenmesi konusunda verilen bir eğitim programının etkililiği [The effect of a training program on primary school teachers’ knowledge to identify talented students], Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi Özel Eğitim Dergisi, 14(2), 1-23.
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TÜRKİYE’DE ÜSTÜN ZEKALI ÖĞRENCİLER İÇİN EĞİTİMSEL PROGRAMLAR, HİZMETLER VE DESTEKLER

Year 2015, Volume: 11 Issue: 4, 1207 - 1223, 22.04.2015

Feyzullah Şahin

Abstract

Türkiye’de özellikle 2000’li yıllardan sonra üstün zekalı bireylerin eğitimine daha fazla önem verilmeye başlanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’deki üstün zekalılar eğitiminin özelliklerinin tanımlanmasıdır. Çalışma, literatür taraması yöntemine uygun olarak sürdürülmüştür. Çalışmada; eğitim programlarını etkileyen toplumsal dinamikler, eğitim yasa ve politikaları, üstün zekalılar için özel okullar, üstün zeka eğitimini destekleyen çalışmalar ve iyi uygulama örneklerine odaklanılmıştır. Ayrıca, bu çalışmada Türkiye’nin üstün zekalı öğrencilerin eğitimine ilişkin gelecek vizyonunu yansıtan Meclis Araştırma Komisyonu Raporu’nda yer alan öneriler ve Üstün Yetenekli Çocuklar Eylem Planı’nda yer alan stratejik hedeflere de değinilmiştir

Keywords

Üstün zeka yetenek Türk Eğitim sistemi üstün zekalılara yönelik porgramlar

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  • MEB, (2014). MEB 201 yılı hizmet içi eğitim planı [MEB in-service training plan for 2014], Retrieved October 10, 2014, from http://personel.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2014_10/08113330_2014yilihzmetetmplani.rar.
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  • Sak, U. (2009). Üstün yetenekliler eğitim programları [Gifted education programs], Ankara: Maya Publishing.
  • Sak, U. (2010). Educational programs and services for gifted students in Turkey. In J. Maker, & S. Schiever (Eds), Curriculum development and teaching strategies for gifted learners. (3rd edt.) (pp.432-441). Austin, TX: Pro-ed.
  • Sak, U. (2011a). Üstün yetenekliler eğitim programları modeli (ÜYEP) ve sosyal geçerliliği [An overview and social validity of the education programs for talented students model (EPTS)]. Education and Science, 36, 213-229.
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  • Şahin, F., & Kargın, T. (2013). Sınıf öğretmenlerine üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin belirlenmesi konusunda verilen bir eğitim programının etkililiği [The effect of a training program on primary school teachers’ knowledge to identify talented students], Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi Özel Eğitim Dergisi, 14(2), 1-23.
  • Şahin, F., & Levent, F. (2014). Examining the methods and strategies which classroom teachers use in the education of gifted students. Unpublished manuscript.
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  • TÜİK, (2013). Türkiye istatistik yıllığı 2013 [Turkey’s statistical yearbook 2013], Turkish Statistical Institute Publishing, Ankara.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Studies on Education
Journal Section Makaleler
Authors

Feyzullah Şahin

Publication Date April 22, 2015
Submission Date April 22, 2015
Published in Issue Year 2015 Volume: 11 Issue: 4

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APA Şahin, F. (2015). EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR GIFTED STUDENTS IN TURKEY. Eğitimde Kuram Ve Uygulama, 11(4), 1207-1223.
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