GIFTED CHILD QUARTERLY
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Journey of Gifted Development
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Research on Giftedness and Talent Development:
The journal emphasizes empirical studies that explore the nature of giftedness and talent development, including cognitive abilities, creativity, and academic performance. - Equity and Access in Gifted Education:
A significant focus is on addressing issues of equity and access for underrepresented groups in gifted programs, including racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors. - Social-Emotional Aspects of Gifted Individuals:
Exploration of the psychological and emotional experiences of gifted individuals, including mental health, coping strategies, and social dynamics. - Educational Practices and Policies:
Insight into effective educational practices, policies, and interventions designed to meet the needs of gifted learners across diverse educational settings. - Cultural and Contextual Factors:
Investigating how cultural, contextual, and environmental factors influence the identification and education of gifted students, promoting culturally responsive pedagogy.
Trending and Emerging
- Equity and Inclusion in Gifted Education:
There is a significant uptick in research addressing equity and inclusion, focusing on strategies to ensure that gifted education programs are accessible to all students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. - Mental Health and Well-Being of Gifted Individuals:
An emerging focus on the mental health challenges faced by gifted individuals, including anxiety, depression, and the imposter phenomenon, indicates a growing recognition of the importance of psychological support. - Twice-Exceptional Learners:
Research on twice-exceptional students—those who are both gifted and have disabilities—is gaining traction, highlighting the need for specialized approaches to support their unique needs. - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy:
An increasing number of studies are exploring culturally responsive teaching practices that acknowledge and integrate the diverse backgrounds of gifted learners, promoting inclusivity. - Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Gifted Education:
Emerging themes examine how socioeconomic status influences access to gifted education and the implications for policy and practice, underscoring the importance of addressing systemic barriers.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gifted Identification Methods:
There is a noticeable decline in publications centered solely on traditional methods of identifying gifted students, as the field shifts towards more holistic and equitable identification practices. - Generalized Gifted Education Models:
Research that applies broad, one-size-fits-all models of gifted education is becoming less prevalent, with a growing emphasis on tailored, individualized approaches. - Focus on High-Ability Students Without Contextual Consideration:
Studies that examine high-ability students in isolation, without considering their social, cultural, or economic contexts, are waning as the importance of these factors is increasingly recognized.
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