Are gifted characteristics checklists helping schools identify students—or reinforcing outdated assumptions about giftedness?
Guest host Celeste Södergren, Ph.D., sits down with Matthew Makel, Ph.D., of the University of Calgary to explore the research behind gifted identification practices and what schools should consider when making decisions about G/T services. They discuss the limitations of characteristics checklists, the importance of aligning identification with program goals, and how open science can make research more accessible and useful for educators.
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about using evidence to improve gifted education and create meaningful learning opportunities for students.
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