How Italian, European and American Frameworks Contribute to Promoting Talent Development in Italian Schools

Authors

  • Milan Lara SEM Italy
  • Reis Sally M. The University of Connecticut
  • Maria Assunta Zanetti Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia
  • Joseph S. Renzulli National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, University of Connecticut

Keywords:

Gifted education, Talent development, Identification, Differentiation, Enrichment, Acceleration, SEM, Renzulli Learning System

Abstract

This article describes current attempts and steps to expand both services and research about gifted education and talent development programs and educational opportunities for academically talented students in Italy. The laws, procedures, and policies that have been essential to this process are described, as is the outcome, which is the implementation and use of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model as one viable method for developing students’ talents and gifts in Italian schools.

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Published

2021-01-25

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1-2 (2019): International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity

Section

Articles