The identification of gifted children in an under-resourced rural area
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Authors
Mohlala, Selefo Charles
Issue Date
2000-07
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the various categories of giftedness
can be adequately identified in an under-resourced rural area.
To supplement the literature, a focus group was held and informal interviews were
conducted with people in the area of research. Giftedness was ultimately defined as both
potential and product which cannot be separated from the community where the person
lives.
Apart from causes of underachievement such as poverty, illiteracy, lack of equipment, low
motivation and difficult home circumstances, it was found that fear is a powerful hindrance
in the actualisation of giftedness, as there is a strong belief that learners who stand out
amongst their peers could fall prey to witchcraft.
In order to adequately identify giftedness, an identification method which is used by the
Faculty of Education at Unisa, was applied to 10 learners. Various talents additional to
academic talent were found among the respondents. The identification method was finally
evaluated according to certain identification criteria.
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Mohlala, Selefo Charles (2000) The identification of gifted children in an under-resourced rural area, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17476>