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17 Design-based research practices for the implementation of gifted education provisions in Australian schools

Australian education does not have a strong focus on gifted education. There are few token policies, and little is mandated. This poster will demonstrate the research process of a South Australian teacher, aiming to implement a Gifted Education program in their school context. This project was started to ensure that the school context, needs, and community are catered to effectively in the planning for a gifted program. This project will demonstrate the design-based research methodology used to discover the needs of the students in their community, the research gathered from this process, and "where to next."

Author(s):

Danielle Cioffi
daniellec@cedarcollege.sa.edu.au
Cedar College
Australia

Danielle Cioffi is currently studying a Masters of Education, specialising in Gifted Education, at Flinders University, South Australia. She currently teaches full-time at an independent R-12 school in Adelaide, where she is also the Year 11 Co-ordinator, and Gifted Education Co-ordinator.