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A Cross-Cultural Study of Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Gifted Children and Programs for Gifted Children

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  • Mary K. Tallent-Runnels
  • Kirsi A. Tirri
  • Aida Medina Adams

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Few cross-cultural studies have focused on attitudes toward gifted children and gifted programs, and few studies regarding these attitudes have induded preservice teachers as part of the sample. This study addressed both of these issues. A sample of 300 teachers that induded regular classroom teachers, preservice teachers, and gifted program teachers from Finland and the United States completed an attitude scale and six demographic questions. The researchers also conducted factor analyses of the attitude scale. Using the factor solution, a multivariate analysis with a subsequent discriminant analysis found several cultural differences. One notable result supported the need for training in gifted education for preservice teachers, who, in many cases, expressed the most negative attitudes toward gifted children.

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  • Mary K. Tallent-Runnels & Kirsi A. Tirri & Aida Medina Adams, 2000. "A Cross-Cultural Study of Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Gifted Children and Programs for Gifted Children," Gifted and Talented International, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(2), pages 103-115, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ugtixx:v:15:y:2000:i:2:p:103-115
    DOI: 10.1080/15332276.2000.11672939
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