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3.6.6 Gifted and Regular Pupils’ Views of Characteristics of Good Primary School Teachers
In our study we compared gifted pupils’ views and regular-ability pupils’ views regarding the characteristics of good teachers in primary education. We used an open questionnaire in which pupils could write and associate about a good teacher (what is he like, what does she do, etc.). In total 891 pupils (463 gifted) completed the questionnaire. Characteristics referring to “relatedness” were found most in both groups of pupils (40%), as well as characteristics referring to the need for competence (almost 40%). Autonomy-related characteristics were mentioned least (10%). Also, interesting differences were found between the two groups.
Author(s):
Anouke Bakx
a.bakx@fontys.nl
Radboud University
Netherlands
Anouke Bakx is professor Giftedness at Radboud University Nijmegen and an associate professor Learning and Innovation at the Fontys University of applied sciences, FHKE.
Ton van Houtert
Fontys FHKE
Netherlands
Ton van Houtert is a psychologist and a specialist gifted Education. He works as a lecturer and teacher-researcher at Fontys University of applied sciences, FHKE.
Maartje van den Brand
OZT and Plein013
Netherlands
Maartje van den Brand is coordinator of the Talentprograms for high-ability children at Plein013. She is also a teacher of high-ability pupils and teacher-researcher.
Lisette Hornstra
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Lisette Hornstra is an assistant professor at Utrecht University. Her work focuses on the ways in which teachers can promote (high) ability pupils’ motivation for school.