[Ohiogift] Inclusion

[Dianne Mittler]

The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented published a study in 1999 by Marcia Lynne Gentry based on cluster grouping.

Here is the conclusion:
“In conclusion, this study has added to the research base on the practice of cluster grouping, and further confounded the debate on ability grouping.  The findings seem to indicate that a total school cluster grouping program can lead to teachers’ recognition of students who are achieving at higher levels, have a positive effect on student achievement, and influence teachers’ classroom practices.  These findings seem most likely to occur when teacher expectations are high in positive classroom environments, collaboration exists, and implementation of a cluster grouping model can serve other districts that are considering developing a cluster grouping program.”

The keys are Staff Development, Curriculum, and Instruction with a focus on the gifted student.

You may visit the following website to read the whole study.
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/nrconlin.html



Dianne Mittler
Coordinator of Gifted Services
Talent Development Program
Ashland City Schools
(419) 289-1117 ext 2248
dimittle at ashlandcityschools.org

support their roots and nurture their wings

From: ohiogift-bounces+dimittle=ashlandcityschools.org at lists.service.ohio-state.edu [mailto:ohiogift-bounces+dimittle=ashlandcityschools.org at lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Bodart, Barbara (Licking County ESC)
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Subject: [Ohiogift] Inclusion

Anyone know/have hard research disputing or  supporting an inclusion setting for gifted students?
Thanks,
Barb

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