Research Article

Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables

Volume: 7 Number: 2 December 27, 2025
TR EN

Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to examine the curriculum development competency perceptions of teachers working with gifted students. The study was conducted using a quantitative research design with a correlational approach. The participants included 286 teachers working in Science and Art Centers (BILSEM) across Turkey. Data were collected using the “Perception Scale of Curriculum Competency for Teachers Working with Gifted Students,” developed by Göksu and Gelişli (2022).In the data analysis, descriptive statistics (arithmetic mean) were used to determine the competency levels of teachers, while Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were employed to examine the differences in perceptions based on variables such as gender, field of specialization, years of professional experience, faculty of graduation, and years of service at BILSEM.The findings showed that the curriculum development competency perceptions of teachers were generally high (𝑋ˉ=4.13Xˉ =4.13). No statistically significant differences were observed based on gender, field of specialization, or faculty of graduation. However, years of service at BILSEM were found to have a significant effect on competency perceptions (𝑝<0.05p<0.05), highlighting the importance of experience in specialized institutions.The study concludes that while teachers’ perceptions of curriculum development competencies are high, variables such as gender and professional background do not significantly impact these perceptions. Recommendations include organizing professional development programs, promoting mentorship among teachers, incorporating technological innovations, and encouraging participation in international exchange programs to further enhance curriculum development competencies.

Keywords

References

  1. Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman.
  2. Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2016). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı: İstatistik, araştırma deseni SPSS uygulamaları ve yorum. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
  3. Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (4th ed.). Pearson Education.
  4. Darling-Hammond, L. (2000). Teacher quality and student achievement: A review of state policy evidence. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 8(1), 1–44.
  5. Day, C. (1999). Developing teachers: The challenges of lifelong learning. Falmer Press.
  6. Eagly, A. H. (1987). Sex differences in social behavior: A social-role interpretation. Psychology Press. Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. H. (2015). How to design and evaluate research in education (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
  7. Göksu, D. Y., & Gelişli, Y. (2022). Developing a curriculum efficacy perception scale for teachers educating gifted students. Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 17(1), 190–217.
  8. Grossman, P., & Schoenfeld, A. (2005). Teaching subject matter. In L. Darling-Hammond & J. Bransford (Eds.), Preparing teachers for a changing world (pp. 201–231). Jossey-Bass.

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 27, 2025

Submission Date

November 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Yüreğilli Göksu, D., & Gelişli, Y. (2025). Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Ereğli Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 7(2), 581-593. https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL
AMA
1.Yüreğilli Göksu D, Gelişli Y. Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables. NEEEF. 2025;7(2):581-593. https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL
Chicago
Yüreğilli Göksu, Derya, and Yücel Gelişli. 2025. “Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working With Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables”. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Ereğli Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 7 (2): 581-93. https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL.
EndNote
Yüreğilli Göksu D, Gelişli Y (December 1, 2025) Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Ereğli Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 7 2 581–593.
IEEE
[1]D. Yüreğilli Göksu and Y. Gelişli, “Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables”, NEEEF, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 581–593, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL
ISNAD
Yüreğilli Göksu, Derya - Gelişli, Yücel. “Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working With Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables”. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Ereğli Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 7/2 (December 1, 2025): 581-593. https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL.
JAMA
1.Yüreğilli Göksu D, Gelişli Y. Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables. NEEEF. 2025;7:581–593.
MLA
Yüreğilli Göksu, Derya, and Yücel Gelişli. “Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working With Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables”. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Ereğli Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 7, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 581-93, https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL.
Vancouver
1.Derya Yüreğilli Göksu, Yücel Gelişli. Investigating Curriculum Development Competency Perception Levels of Teachers Working with Gifted Students in Terms of Different Variables. NEEEF [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;7(2):581-93. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28TN95XL