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Publication Date: 2013-Mar
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Gifted Education in the Netherlands
De Boer, Greet C.; Minnaert, Alexander E. M. G.; Kamphof, Gert
Journal for the Education of the Gifted, v36 n1 p133-150 Mar 2013
In the summer of 2011, the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science presented a letter to the Cabinet, containing the policy objectives for the education of talented, gifted, and highly gifted students. In action plans for primary, secondary, and higher education, in addition to the development of teacher skills, specific measures were announced, which should lead to better education and opportunities for developing the potential of these students. This article gives an overview of the current state of affairs in the Netherlands regarding the Dutch educational system and the education of talented, highly gifted, and outstanding students including which talents are valued and what beliefs people have about gifted individuals. The Minister's objectives for future directions in this regard, as described in the action plans, are also discussed. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Position Papers, Educational Objectives, Talent Development, Beliefs, Educational Assessment, National Surveys, Educational Indicators, Values, Teacher Education Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands
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