The Power of Specialized Educational Environments in the Development of Giftedness: The Need for Research on Social Context.

Coleman, Laurence J.

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ERIC Number: EJ511785

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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The Power of Specialized Educational Environments in the Development of Giftedness: The Need for Research on Social Context.

Coleman, Laurence J.

Gifted Child Quarterly, v39 n3 p171-76 Sum 1995

The value of the social context present in some specialized education environments to promote the optimal development of children who are gifted and talented is discussed. Issues and variables that might be considered when conducting research on social context in specialized environments are also considered. (SW)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Context Effect, Educational Environment, Gifted, Intellectual Experience, Research Needs, Social Environment, Special Classes, Special Education, Stimulation, Student Development, Talent, Talent Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Giftedness in the Social Context."