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Gifted students’ evaluation of themselves as critical and independent thinkers
Citation
Tan, L. S., & Lim, T. K. (1996, November 25-29). Gifted students’ evaluation of themselves as critical and independent thinkers [Paper presentation]. ERA-AARE Joint Conference, Singapore.
Author
Tan, Liang See
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Lim, Tock Keng
Abstract
The Chinese High School pull-out Gifted Education Programme is now in its fourth year with 25 sec 4 boys, 21 sec 3 boys, 21 sec 2 boys and 31 sec 1 boys. Currently in the programme, the curriculum for Mathematics, Science and Computer Studies have been differentiated to promote thinking skills, self-discovery and independent learning. These learning goals are further enhanced under the Mentor Link programme in an individualized manner to suit personal learning needs and interests. In doing their projects, the boys are solving real life problems that sought to sharpen their learning skills and thinking skills. To determine how much the gifted programme has helped the boys become critical and independent learners, at the end of last year, 52 boys responded a questionnaire on the following variables: creative thinking, critical thinking, self acceptance, independence, social acceptance, commitment and evaluative thinking. This paper will focus on how the boys viewed themselves as critical and independent thinkers. The results will also help to fine tune the programme.
Date Issued
November 1996