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| Title: |
Teachers and the Very Able: case studies of four Scottish schools |
| Author: |
Hamilton, Lorna |
| Appeared in: |
High ability studies |
| Paging: | Volume 10 (1999) nr. 1 pages 85-96 |
| Year: |
1999-06 |
| Contents: |
High ability in children is a contentious issue in the Scottish educational system, which promotes equity through equality of opportunity in a non-selective system. The aim of this research was to establish an understanding of the extent of available provision for very able children in a limited number of schools, and to chart teachers' perceptions of high ability. Four Scottish schools were studied: one comprehensive high school and three primary schools, involving 17 teachers (primary principal and head teachers), one learning support teacher and three educational psychologists. Semi-structured interviews, supported by open-ended questionnaires, were the means of data collection. The data were submitted to a straightforward and qualitative content analysis. Results show tentatively that recognition of high ability is generally scarce in Scotland, that highly able pupils are often subjected to several decategorisations and that there is no consensus amongst teachers of how to understand high ability. A subgroup of able pupils was identified also, termed fast finishers' by the participants. |
| Publisher: |
Routledge |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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