The Changing Nature of Giftedness: an Examination of Various Strategies for Provisions

Abstract

This article is the second part of a two part paper. Part I ( Gifted Education International Vol. 8, No. 1) discusses how the concept of Giftedness has changed. The influences of home and the characteristics of very able learners are explored in connection with the provision that needs to be I made by parents and teachers. Part II of the paper discusses various kinds of curriculum provision discussing the use of the terms “enrichment” and “extension”. A number of models for provision are examined: namely, Pull-out extension and enrichment programmes Special schools/classes Within class/integrated programmes