Journal article
Project Gifted: Using a project-based approach to developing teacher understanding of gifted education
Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, Vol.18(1), pp.48-55
2009
Abstract
A group of schools in a regional area of NSW undertook a different approach to professional learning, focussing on ways to provide effective learning experiences for gifted students. Projectbased learning was utilised to encourage greater ownership of the learning. The reflections of those involved - a classroom teacher, the professional learning co-ordinator and the critical friend - are used to examine the impact of project-based learning as an approach to improving teacher understanding of the needs of gifted children. Those involved noted greater engagement and ownership, innovative ideas and a growth in personal efficacy in action research. The research suggests that this approach encourages deeper learning by those involved. The impact on teacher understanding of giftedness is less clearly defined. Further research is needed to pursue this aspect of the research.
Details
- Title
- Project Gifted: Using a project-based approach to developing teacher understanding of gifted education
- Authors
- Denise Wood (Author) - Charles Sturt University
- Publication details
- Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, Vol.18(1), pp.48-55
- Publisher
- Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented
- Date published
- 2009
- ISSN
- 1323-9686
- Organisation Unit
- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450765602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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