The Influence of Gifted and Talented Programs on Students' Self-concept

The purpose of this research is to explore the influence of high school gifted and talented (GT) programs on students' self-concept from the students' perspectives in the UAE. A qualitative, exploratory, interview-based study was employed to answer the following question: How gifted and ta...

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Main Authors: Ghina Kalaji (Author), Nadera Alborno (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Athens Institute for Education and Research, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:The purpose of this research is to explore the influence of high school gifted and talented (GT) programs on students' self-concept from the students' perspectives in the UAE. A qualitative, exploratory, interview-based study was employed to answer the following question: How gifted and talented programs influence students' self-concept? Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Ten GT students from grades 8-12 were interviewed from three different GT programs in UAE schools. Analysis revealed that students exhibited positive self-concept in three dimensions: general, academic, and social. The GT programs in the UAE seem to influence students' self-concept positively by nurturing their strengths, valuing their efforts, developing their skills, and emphasizing their future roles in the community.
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