scholarly journals Big fish in a big pond: Peer effects on university students’ academic self-concept

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 221258682110460
Author(s):  
Juan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Elite University ◽  
Elite Universities ◽  
Faculty Interactions ◽  
University Support ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Minimal Research

The big-fish-little-pond effect (BFLPE) has been proved by numerous studies. However, few researchers have focused on university students, particularly gifted students in elite universities (big fish in the big pond). This study adopted a two-level linear model to discuss the BFLPE on talented students in an elite university through a longitudinal survey involving two waves ( n = 1073). The results indicated that peer achievements had negative effects on the ASC of competent students in the elite university. Additionally, student–faculty interactions and university support had remarkable effects on ASC, despite students’ personal achievements. This study contributes toward enriching the BFLPE research framework and encouraging more researchers to focus on university students’ ASC, not limited to intelligent students in elite universities. Furthermore, the study provides an example of minimal research for building hierarchical linear models. Finally, the findings of the study can help elite students build a positive ASC in elite universities.

scholarly journals Experiences of gifted students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey

2021 ◽  
pp. 026142942110697
Author(s):  
Fatih Kaya ◽  
Aysegul Islekeller-Bozca
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Talented Students

COVID-19 began to spread all over the world in the Spring of 2020. All schools, including the institutions serving students with special needs, were closed to decrease the spread of the virus. The schools had to shift to online education, which was a new experience for most students. In addition to the negative effects of the pandemic itself, the new learning format required extra effort from students. Gifted and talented students as a special group with special educational and socio-emotional needs may have experienced the pandemic differently. In the present study, we aimed to explore gifted and talented students’ subjective well-being, feelings of hope, and stress coping strategies with a quantitative method. In addition, we used a qualitative method and asked a few open-ended questions to dig deeper into these students’ experiences during the pandemic. We found a statistically significant correlation among subjective well-being, hope, and stress coping strategies. Effective stress coping strategies are used more frequently than negative ones. We revealed that although there are some positive sides to the process, the students described some difficulties with social interaction, access and use of technology, motivation, and physical health. Based on the findings, we suggested some important implications and recommendations for parents, educators, and policymakers.

A public secret: 'education for quality' and suicide among Chinese elite university students

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 19-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Bregnbaek
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Criticism ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Only Child ◽  
Paradoxical Situation ◽  
Elite University ◽  
Elite Universities ◽  
Anthropological Fieldwork ◽  
The Many

This article is based on anthropological fieldwork undertaken at two elite universities in Beijing. It addresses the paradoxical situation of the many instances of suicide among Chinese elite university students in Beijing, which constitute a public secret. The pressure of education weighs heavily on the shoulders of China's only child in each family, known as the generation of little emperors and little empresses. Since the 1980s, the suzhi jiaoyu reforms (education for quality) have involved various attempts to reduce the pressure of education. However, simultaneously the aim is to increase the competitiveness of individuals. Drawing on existential and phenomenological thought, I suggest that the discourse seems to objectify and quantify a concern for well-being, rather than recognising its intersubjective character. Finally, I argue that the suicides are controversial since they are seen as a form of social criticism.

Exploring Bullying: Fifth Graders’ Interpretations and Understandings

2020 ◽  
pp. 016235322097830
Author(s):  
Diane Barone ◽  
Rebecca Barone
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Fifth Graders ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Fixed State ◽  
Talented Students

This study explored understandings shared by fifth-grade gifted students as they read the book Restart, which explores bullying. Students read, created representations, and discussed the text. Grounded by Langer’s stances of envisionment, this descriptive case study analyzed student representations and conversations. Each of the stances was represented with most responses being represented in Stances 1 (getting a sense of the text), 2 (interpreting text), and 4 (analyzing the text). In addition, most students viewed bullies and their behavior as being in a fixed state, which was tied to the perceived power a bully held. The results from this study have implications for teachers who work with gifted and talented students, counselors who work with students in mental health and resilience programs, and the collaboration of these school personnel.

Meeting the Unique Needs of Gifted Students Through an Arts-Integrated, Project-Based Learning Opportunity: The EncycloMEdia Project

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-170
Author(s):  
Dhara Baiden
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Arts Integration ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunity ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Talented Students

The “EncycloMEdia” project provides a stimulating project-based opportunity for gifted and talented students in the middle and upper grades. Its first component is an arts-integration piece in the form of an altered book. The second component is a cumulative assessment document containing students’ text-based analyses that correspond to the entries in the altered book. Both components of the project require students to develop valuable critical thinking and writing skills. This integrated, project-based unit can be modified to address any subject area. Detailed descriptions of the content, process, and product are included so educators can implement this idea with their own gifted students.

scholarly journals The Experiences of Grief and Personal Growth in University Students: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1899
Author(s):  
Jovita Tan ◽  
Karl Andriessen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Supportive Services ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Formal Services

Background: Experiencing the death of a close person, especially in emerging adults and students, can have profound effects on the bereaved individual’s life. As most research in this field has focused on negative effects of a loss, little is known about potential positive effects experienced by bereaved university students. This study investigated the experience of grief and personal growth in a sample of students from The University of Melbourne, Australia. Methods: Semi-structured interviews via Zoom/telephone with bereaved students (n = 14), who were invited to reflect on their loss and any personal growth potentially experienced. Thematic analysis of the data was based on a deductive and inductive approach. Results: The analysis identified four themes: (i) sharing of grief as a coping mechanism, (ii) balance between grief reactions and moving forward in life, (iii) lessons learned and personal growth, and (iv) adopting values from the deceased person and continuing bonds. Conclusions: Participants emphasized personal growth regarding self-perception and philosophical views on life. Following the loss, they preferred peer support, and used formal services only when they had a specific need. The findings indicate the importance of social support for bereaved students, and the complimentary role of peer and professional support. Hence, academic institutions should offer supportive services tailored to both students and professionals to help bereaved students.

Academically Talented Children: The Case for Early Identification and Nurturance

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 156-157
Author(s):  
Carol J. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Good Deal ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Academically Talented ◽  
Important Study ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Learning Interest

Almost without exception, experts in the field of education of the intellectually gifted agree that early identification of such talented students is important. There is a good deal of evidence to show that many gifted students who are not identified and whose needs are not met adequately at an early age become frustrated and disillusioned with school, falling into a pattern of low achievement and/or behavioral problems.1,2 At the very least, we know that if educational intervention does not take place at an early age, the child is missing out on valuable years of exciting learning. Interest in learning may diminish and important study skills may not develop because the child is never challenged to think and work hard.

scholarly journals An Evolutionary Game Analysis of Internet Public Opinion Events at Universities: A Case from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Hongying Wen ◽  
Kairong Liang ◽  
Yiquan Li
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
University Students ◽  
Stable Equilibrium ◽  
Equilibrium Points ◽  
Evolutionary Game ◽  
Stable Equilibrium Point ◽  
University Administration ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Internet Medium ◽  
The University

Internet public opinion events at universities in China occurred frequently, creating painful repercussions for reputation and stability of colleges and universities. To better cope with the problem, this paper explores an evolutionary mechanism of the university Internet public opinion events. Firstly, we discuss the interactions and behavior of three key participants: an Internet medium, university students as a whole, and administration. Secondly, we construct a tripartite evolutionary game model consisting of an Internet medium, student group, and university administration and then analyze and obtain the differential dynamic equations and equilibrium points. Subsequently, the evolutionary stable equilibrium is further analyzed. Finally, we employ numerical studies to examine how the tripartite behavior choices affect evolutionary paths and evolutionary equilibrium strategies. Results are derived as follows: under certain conditions, there exists an asymptotically stable equilibrium point for the tripartite evolutionary game. On the one hand, appropriate penalties and rewards should be provided to foster objectives and fair behaviors of the network medium. On the other hand, university students should be educated and guided to deal rationally with negative effects of Internet public opinion events. Moreover, online real-name authentication is an important and necessary measure. Finally, the university administration should release truthful, timely, and comprehensive information of Internet public opinion events to mitigate potential negative impacts.

scholarly journals Peran Pemahaman Karakteristik Siswa Cerdas Istimewa Berbakat Istimewa (Cibi) dalam Merencanakan Proses Belajar yang Efektif dan Sesuai Kebutuhan Siswa

Humaniora ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 269
Author(s):  
Dwi Kencana Wulan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Accelerated Program ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Different Characteristics

This study focused on the importance of the process to understand the characteristics of Gifted and talented students (CIBI) with special needs, in planning and implementing effective learning process that will be able to facilitate the development of student’s ability optimally. The reseach samples are teachers of acceleration class in one of government senior high school (X) in Bekasi West Java. Data collection was done through the method of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and interviews. The data  indicate, in general,  teachers have learned  hat gifted and talented students have different characteristics in thinking skills than other students have in general.  However, this has not been followed by  the planning and delivering an appropriate learning process that met the gifted students’ needs. It appears that an accelerated program for gifted students only facilitates the development of cognitive aspect and accelerates the delivery of appropriate curriculum materials provided, while the socio-emotional aspects of students have given less attention. 

scholarly journals Development of personal qualities of gifted students as the result of the implementation of individual educational routes

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 01045
Author(s):  
Alena Kremneva ◽  
Marina Gumerova ◽  
Irina Zakharova ◽  
Lily Sadykova ◽  
Azat Rafikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Functional Model ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Main Stage ◽  
Modern School ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
Favorable Conditions

The need to create favorable conditions in schools to support gifted and talented students is due to the social order and humanistic paradigm of modern education. This article deals with the problem of developing personal qualities of students in the framework of pedagogical support for students with signs of giftedness in the modern school. The article reveals the results of the study of personal development of students accompanied by teachers in the process of designing and implementing individual educational routes at the main stage of general education. The leading method of studying this problem is the analysis of the results of the survey of teachers and schoolchildren in order to determine changes in the manifestation and development of personal qualities of students with signs of giftedness, accompanied by teachers, in the process of implementing their individual educational path using the model of the educational route developed by the authors of the article. The summary of the research presented in the article is the development and testing the structural-functional model of individual educational route for students with signs of giftedness, the use of which contributes to the manifestation and development of personal qualities of students required for the development of their potential and achieving educational outcomes. The materials of the article are of practical value for teachers when planning individual work at school.

scholarly journals Obstacles to teaching gifted students from the point of view of female teachers in the middle and high school in Jeddah

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebtisam Rashad Abdullah Hameedah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Talented Students ◽  
The Impact

  This study aimed to identify the most important obstacles to the teaching of gifted students from the point of view of teachers in the middle and high school of gifted in Jeddah، namely (educational obstacles، self-obstacles، social obstacles، administrative obstacles)، and the impact of study variables gender، For the teacher، the descriptive approach was used، and a questionnaire was developed to collect the data. The study population consists of all 70 gifted teachers in Jeddah's intermediate and secondary schools. A random sample of(70). The results of the study showed that the most important obstacles are the lack of special curricula for gifted students، the neglect of the school for the creations produced by the students، the lack of consideration of the assessment tools for the personality aspects of the learner، and the obstacles to the teaching methods of gifted students came in a medium degree and an average score of (3.31) And the results of the study showed that the obstacles of teaching talented students to the field of evaluation methods to teach talented students came in a medium and an average score of (3.39). The results of the study also showed that the obstacles of teaching talented students to the field of teaching tools The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the estimates of the sample of the study to the extent of the obstacles of teaching gifted students from the point of view of the teachers in the middle and secondary school in Jeddah، due to the gender variable، and the lack of Differences attributed to the variable of scientific qualification and years of experience.

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