Gifted Education in the Netherlands
Overview & Synopsis
In the summer of 2011, the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science presented a letter to the Cabinet, containing the policy objectives for the education of talented, gifted, and highly gifted students. In action plans for primary, secondary, and higher education, in addition to the development of teacher skills, specific measures were announced, which should lead to better education and opportunities for developing the potential of these students. This article gives an overview of the current state of affairs in the Netherlands regarding the Dutch educational system and the education of talented, highly gifted, and outstanding students including which talents are valued and what beliefs people have about gifted individuals. The Minister's objectives for future directions in this regard, as described in the action plans, are also discussed. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Gifted Education in the Netherlands |
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| Author / Organization | De Boer, Greet C., Minnaert, Alexander E. M. G., Kamphof, Gert |
| Subject & Discipline | Academically Gifted, Foreign Countries, Educational Policy |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-305305 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |