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2.1.7 Mathematics Teachers’ Knowledge on Grouping Strategies in Teaching Mathematically Gifted Learners

The common theme that emerges on the gifted in regular classrooms, is that curricula designed for average learners must be modified to address the needs of gifted learners. Grouping is an effective strategy for achieving this goal. In South Africa, ways to optimally group gifted learners for instructional purposes have not received much attention. This study explored teachers’ knowledge of grouping strategies in teaching gifted. A mixed method design involving 47 participants was followed. The results showed that teachers have a limited knowledge of grouping strategies in teaching the gifted. There is a need for preservice training on gifted education.

Author(s):

Lukanda Kalobo
lkalobo@cut.ac.za
Central University of Technology, Free State
South Africa

Lukanda Kalobo currently works as a Lecturer Mathematics and Mathematics Education coordinator – Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education at the Central University of Technology - Free State- SOUTH AFRICA. My research interests are in: understanding the education of Mathematically Gifted Students; the Methodology in teaching statistics.

Michael Mhlolo
mmhlolo@cut.ac.za
Central University of Technology, Free State
South Africa

SEE [WCGTC19] Submission ID 13