Giftedness and gifted education: the need for a paradigm change

Authors

Albert Ziegler, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg
Heidrun Stoeger, University of Regensburg
Wilma Vialle, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

67591

Publication Details

Ziegler, A., Stoeger, H. & Vialle, W. J. (2012). Giftedness and gifted education: the need for a paradigm change. Gifted Child Quarterly, 56 (4), 194-197.

Abstract

This commentary addresses Subotnik et al.’s target article from the perspective of researchers active in the field of giftedness. First, we self-critically examine the current standing of giftedness research within the scientific community. Second, the authors’ critique of gifted education is sharpened in three respects: (a) gifted identification, (b) effectiveness of gifted education, and (c) credentials of gifted education. Finally, four necessary and productive lines for future research are proposed.