2.10.4 Gifted students’ and teachers’ perceptions of leaders and leadership
The purpose of this study was to examine gifted students’ and teachers’ perceptions of leaders and leadership. The conception of leadership, characteristics of leaders, and gifted students’ leadership were identified based on a comprehensive review of literature and two focus group interviews. Focus group data were analyzed using qualitative methods. Gifted students and teachers in South Korea agreed upon the qualities of great leaders and leadership programs. However, they held different opinions on gifted students’ leadership. Discussion on the reasons for this gap and further analysis will be included in the presentation.
Author(s):
Seon-Young Lee
seonylee@snu.ac.kr
Seoul National University
South Korea
Seon-Young Lee, Ph.D., is an associate professor of the Department of Education at Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea. Previously, she was a faculty member of the education department at Yonsei University and a research assistant professor at Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development. Seon-Young has published 80+ research articles, books, and book chapters in the field of gifted and creative education. Her research interests encompass gifted students’ talent development, specialized gifted programs, creativity, peer relationships, and leadership development of gifted and creative students. She received the Gifted Child Quarterly Paper of the Year Award for 2011.
Eunjoo Boo
eunjoo.boo@gmail.com
Seoul National University
South Korea
Eunjoo Boo is a Ph.D. student. Eunjoo studies educational psychology at the Department of Education at Seoul National University.
Yun-kyoung Kim
acrosstheuniverse222@gmail.com
Seoul National University
South Korea
Yun-kyoung Kim is a Ph.D. student. Yun-kyoung studies educational psychology at the Department of Education at Seoul National University.
Eunsun Kim*
Eunsun Kim is a Ph.D. student. Eunsun studies educational psychology at the Department of Education at Seoul National University.
Taehee Kim*
Taehee Kim is a Masters' student. Taehee studies educational psychology at the Department of Education at Seoul National University.
Hyunuk Park*
Hyunuk Park is a Masters' student. Hyunuk studies educational psychology at the Department of Education at Seoul National University.