Competitions for Showcasing Innovative and Creative Talents

Autor/in	Riley, Tracy L.
Titel	Competitions for Showcasing Innovative and Creative Talents
Quelle	In: Gifted and Talented International, 26 (2011) 1-2, S.63-70 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1533-2276
Schlagwörter	Academically Gifted; Talent; Talent Identification; Competition; Eligibility; Costs; Awards; Profiles; Equal Education; Educational Quality; Creative Activities; Creative Development; Creative Thinking; Creativity; Innovation; Program Improvement; Performance Factors; Exhibits + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Begabung; Hochbegabung; Begabtenanalyse; Talentsuche; Wettkampf; Eignung; Cost; Kosten; Award; Auszeichnung; Charakterisierung; Profilanalyse; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Kreatives Denken; Kreativität; Leistungsindikator
Abstract	Competitions are recommended for identifying and providing for the exceptional talents of young people. Competitions have been a cornerstone of gifted education, putting talents to the test by enabling gifted students to showcase their abilities and receive acknowledgement and recognition for their talents. Competitions have been noted as "a training ground for excellence" (Riley & Karnes, 2007, p. 146), but also as "breeding grounds for problems with equity" (p. 151); however, there is support for the facilitation of competitions in schools or for individuals or teams of students. This article explores the literature on competitions, including issues of equity and excellence. It concludes that excellence with equity can be achieved for talented competitors through thoughtful, well-planned facilitation by schools and teachers, and provides step-by-step guidance for practitioners wanting to implement competitions in their gifted programmes. The article also highlights and details many of the international competitions that challenge and celebrate creativity and innovation, providing a description of each competition, contact details, entry criteria, costs, and prizes. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Western Kentucky University, Gary A. Ransdell Hall, 1906 College Heights Boulevard #11030. Tel: 270-745-4123; Fax: 270-745-6279; e-mail: headquarters@world-gifted.org; Web site: https://world-gifted.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10