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


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Bildiren A., Çitil M.

International Journal of Educational Reform, cilt.31, sa.3, ss.278-299, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi) identifier

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The purpose of this study was to examine the education of gifted children in Turkeyduring 1923–2020 from an historical perspective and to evaluate the current practicesin gifted education. Drawing from the literature review, wefirst report on the policiesand the legal and corporate advancements implemented in thefield of gifted educationsince the Declaration of the Republic. Subsequently, current practices in Turkey,including Science and Arts Centres, high schools for gifted students, and resourcerooms, are evaluated. The results of a review of the relevant literature are discussedin the light of the current situation. In conclusion, it is understood that coherent andconsistent policies in thefield of gifted education have been developed more stronglyin Turkey during the last 30 years, corporate advancements have also increased duringthis period, and scientific studies have gained an upward enhancement during the last20 years. Despite all these advancements, it is concluded that current practices havestill various deficiencies and should continue to be developed.