Early entry: When should a gifted child start school?

Title
Early entry: When should a gifted child start school?
Publication Date
2010
Author(s)
Gallagher, Selena
Smith, Susen
Merrotsy, Peter
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented
Place of publication
Australia
UNE publication id
une:7451
Abstract
This article considers the literature on early entry to school for gifted students in the light of recent developments in the education system of Queensland, Australia. It presents the findings of a multiple case study examining attitudes towards provisions for intellectually gifted students in primary schools as they relate to early entry. Results confirm that some commonly reported concerns and negative attitudes still exist, but that a significant proportion of primary school educators recognise that early entry may be a legitimate response to the academic and social needs of young, gifted children. Some alternative practices and implications for the field are considered.
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Citation
Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, 19(1), p. 16-23
ISSN
1323-9686
Start page
16
End page
23

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