The role of the teacher in providing for all children, particularly young children, and in developing them to their full potential is receiving increasing interest in the research literature. This paper reflects on some of this literature and addresses the results of a recent study of early education (Years 1, 2, 3) teachers. It highlights the significance of teachers' perceptions in identifying children as gifted and the techniques being used by some teachers.
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