Gagné's DMGT and underachievers: The need for an alternative inclusive gifted model

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No accessFULL TEXTAustralasian Journal of Gifted EducationOther Journal Article01 June 2016Gagne's DMGT and underachievers: The need for an alternative inclusive gifted model Authors: Mimi Wellisch Authors: Mimi Wellisch Macquarie University Google Scholar More articles by this author SectionsAboutView PDFExport CitationsAdd to FavouriteAdd to FavouriteCreate a New ListNameCancelCreate ToolsTrack CitationsCreate Clip ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedIn COPY LINK Abstract Most Australian education departments' gifted policies are guided by Gagne's Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT; Gagne, 2003, 2004; 2008). In this examination and critique of the DMGT, an argument is made that the DMGT is based predominantly on behavioural/biological research, leaving out genuine environmental factors, and that its application relates specifically to gifted achievers. This renders gifted underachievers, including those who may have environmentally acquired socio-emotional problems (e.g., due to poor attachment and maternal depression), without a legitimate claim for identification or without an appropriate educational pathway. An expanded conception of underachievement is proposed, and a revised Model of Inclusive Gifted Identification and Progression (Wellisch and Brown, 2012) is reviewed and recommended as a replacement. Full Text DOI Previous article Next article RelatedDetails View PUBLICATION DETAILSJournal:Australasian Journal of Gifted EducationISSN:1323-9686Page Range:18-30First Page:18Last Page:30Source:Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, Vol. 25, No. 1, Jun 2016: 18-30Date of Publication:June 2016Date Last Modified:05 September 2019 12:02Date Last Revised:07 December 2016Volume:25Issue:1SubjectGifted children--Intelligence levelsGifted children--IdentificationAcademic achievementGeographic LocationAustralia METRICS Downloaded 48 times Copyright© Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented, 2016Download PDFLoading ...