Meeting The Needs Of Gifted And Talented Students: Case Study Of A Virtual Learning Lab In A Rural Middle School

Keywords

acceleration; achievement; gifted; motivation; qualitative; talent development; technology

Abstract

Researchers used case study methods to investigate a virtual learning lab (VLL) in a rural school district that was created in 2011 as a way to better meet the unique needs of exceptional students who are considered gifted. Data were collected through focus groups, classroom observations, interviews, and reviewing relevant documents. Topics include an in-depth explication of the learning lab, lessons learned and suggestions by teachers and administrators, and benefits for improved teaching and learning. Findings are that VLL programming, specifically online instruction that takes place in brick-and-mortar public schools, can be an effective means for providing accelerated coursework to exceptional middle school students who are gifted. Benefits include cost-effectiveness, parent and student satisfaction, allowing for individualized work pace in talent area, and others.

Publication Date

11-1-2015

Publication Title

Journal of Advanced Academics

Volume

26

Issue

4

Number of Pages

294-319

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X15603366

Socpus ID

85056892320 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85056892320

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