Planning Strengthened Programs for Gifted Elementary and Secondary Students

Authors

  • Floyd G. Robinson Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
  • Tom Puk East Parry Sound Board of Education

Keywords:

gifted education, curriculum development, gifted learners, self-directed inquiry, problem solving, teacher development

Abstract

Curriculum development for gifted and regular learners should take into account the context in which knowledge and skills will be used.

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2026-10-14

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Robinson , F. G., & Puk , T. (2026). Planning Strengthened Programs for Gifted Elementary and Secondary Students. Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 14(1), 58–73. Retrieved from https://cje-rce.ca/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/8393

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (1989)

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