Dr. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad and SEM models are considered even by critics of gifted education to be supportive of broader inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds. Yet such students continue to be underrepresented in programs for the gifted. A sociocultural perspective makes integral the issue of program impact on inclusiveness. Addressing questions regarding access, generalizability, long-range impact, and curriculum implications of Triad and SEM models would bring greater clarity to the field.
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