There is systemic oppression of gifted children in many traditional school models resulting in di... more There is systemic oppression of gifted children in many traditional school models resulting in disenfranchisement (Chu & Myers, 2015; Delisle, 2014). Yet, how can teachers be responsive to aspects of student development that they cannot see or do not understand? All students deserve instruction responsive to their unique strengths and needs, inclusive of gifted students. This study explores the aspirations and practices of a school designed to empower diverse gifted children. The selected school site is located in an urban area in the western United States and has been serving gifted students with a creative approach for more than 25 years. Currently the school enrolls approximately 250 kindergarten through eighth grade students. Eisner's educational criticism and connoisseurship research approach is utilized to grow understanding of the program's intricacies. Primary data sources include educator interviews, campus observations and artifacts. The study informs a program eva...
There is systemic oppression of gifted children in many traditional school models resulting in di... more There is systemic oppression of gifted children in many traditional school models resulting in disenfranchisement (Chu & Myers, 2015; Delisle, 2014). Yet, how can teachers be responsive to aspects of student development that they cannot see or do not understand? All students deserve instruction responsive to their unique strengths and needs, inclusive of gifted students. This study explores the aspirations and practices of a school designed to empower diverse gifted children. The selected school site is located in an urban area in the western United States and has been serving gifted students with a creative approach for more than 25 years. Currently the school enrolls approximately 250 kindergarten through eighth grade students. Eisner's educational criticism and connoisseurship research approach is utilized to grow understanding of the program's intricacies. Primary data sources include educator interviews, campus observations and artifacts. The study informs a program eva...
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