Provisions for the Gifted Child of Third World Populations: Attitudes and Adjustments-A Report of an Exploratory Study,Part I

Abstract

Initial data was collected on the attitudes, practices, knowledge of, and future planning of non-western or developing countries in the area of education of the gifted. The data from the survey instrument developed for this study (Baldwin, 1983) indicate a positive though tentative attitude toward education of the gifted as a concept. Provisioning for these children considered highly able varied from country to country and was dependent upon the economic and political conditions at any point in time. Science and technology appeared as the highest priority in providing advanced training to students.