Teacher's conceptions and practices related to gifted education in Kazakhstan
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Date
2014
Authors
Hernández-Torrano, Daniel
Tursunbayeva, Xeniya
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Nazarbayev University
Abstract
Conceptions of giftedness are culturally grounded and differences on the ways
that cultural groups define and describe giftedness are evident (Cahallan, 2009; Sternberg, 2007; see
Phillipson & McCann, 2007). Cultural conceptions of giftedness largely determine the procedures for the
identification and education of gifted students on that cultural group. The conceptions and beliefs that
teachers hold about giftedness have a significant impact on the education of gifted students. Then, a closer
examination of how teachers understand giftedness and how their beliefs, attitudes and expectations
shape their classroom practices related to talent development is needed in Kazakhstan.
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conceptions, practices, education