What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to understand how giftedness and talent are recognized and nurtured in preschool and early education.

August 1, 2026Cogent EducationOpen Access

Gifted and talented children in preschool and school: insights from teachers, children, and structured observations

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

The study aims to understand how giftedness and talent are recognized and nurtured in preschool and early education.
Conducted a longitudinal multiple-case study design over 25 days.
Utilized structured and semi-structured observations and interviews with teachers and children.
Focused on three gifted and talented children across various educational settings.
Teachers found understanding giftedness to be gradual and context-dependent.
Instructional support was less developed compared to emotional support provided to children.
Children expressed a desire for more cognitive challenges and variety in their learning experiences.

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Longitudinal study explores how giftedness is recognized in children, suggesting a need for instructional improvement.

Fanny Mossberg (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark