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Certification and specialized competencies for teachers in gifted education programs |
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| Authors: | Frances A Karnes Kristen R Stephens James E Whorton |
| Institution: | 1. Director, The Center for Gifted Studies and professor, Department of Special Education , The University of Southern Mississippi ,;2. Clinical assistant professor at the University of North Carolina , Charlotte;3. Professor, Department of Special Education , The University of Southern Mississippi , |
| Abstract: | This article describes the value of Piaget's equilibration theory for understanding characteristics of the young gifted child. Key elements of equilibration theory are discussed. Differences in the equilibration patterns in gifted children are described and application of equilibration to other than cognitive systems is considered. The article concludes with some ideas for teachers and parents to help gifted young children search for equilibrium. |
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