Educating Gifted Children in Turkey: A Retrospective Analysis and the Current State

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  • Author(s): Bildiren, Ahmet (ORCID Bildiren, Ahmet (ORCID 0000-0003-3021-4299); Çitil, Mahmut
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    International Journal of Educational Reform. Jul 2022 31(3):278-299.
  • Publication Date:
    2022
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Information Analyses
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      22
    • Education Level:
      High Schools
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Academically Gifted; Gifted Education; Educational History; Educational Policy; After School Programs; Arts Centers; Science Teaching Centers; High Schools; Social Sciences; Science Education; Fine Arts; Art Education; Music Education; Theater Arts; Athletics; Resource Room Programs; Program Evaluation
    • Subject Terms:
      Turkey
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/10567879211050345
    • ISSN:
      1056-7879
    • Abstract:
      The purpose of this study was to examine the education of gifted children in Turkey during 1923-2020 from an historical perspective and to evaluate the current practices in gifted education. Drawing from the literature review, we first report on the policies and the legal and corporate advancements implemented in the field of gifted education since the Declaration of the Republic. Subsequently, current practices in Turkey, including Science and Arts Centres, high schools for gifted students, and resource rooms, are evaluated. The results of a review of the relevant literature are discussed in the light of the current situation. In conclusion, it is understood that coherent and consistent policies in the field of gifted education have been developed more strongly in Turkey during the last 30 years, corporate advancements have also increased during this period, and scientific studies have gained an upward enhancement during the last 20 years. Despite all these advancements, it is concluded that current practices have still various deficiencies and should continue to be developed.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1341887