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A model of the characteristics of outstanding teachers of the gifted was developed and validated using a technique developed in industry that is based on intensive interviewing of current job holders who have been nominated by peers as possessing exemplary characteristics. Ten outstanding and 10 average teachers of the gifted were interviewed. Outstanding teachers of the gifted differed from average teachers of the gifted on several critical competencies: enthusiasm, self-confidence, being a facilitator, being able to apply knowledge, having a strong achievement orientation, commitment to the role of gifted educator, and building program support for the gifted education program.
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