Duke Gifted LetterFor Parents of Gifted Children

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Homogeneous versus Heterogeneous

Volume 4 / Issue 3 / Spring 2004

Can gifted students receive appropriate instruction in a regular classroom, or do they need to be grouped together for their curricular needs to be met? A recent article in Educational Leadership (vol. 61, no. 2) explores various researchers’ views. There appear to be pros and cons to both approaches. However, it is evident that if gifted students are to be effectively served in regular classrooms, their teachers need either special training or access to specialists who can provide consultation and assistance. There are many options in both homogeneous and heterogeneous settings for meeting the needs of gifted students. Each school must make grouping decisions according to its population, organizational structure, staff qualifications, and school culture.

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