Exploring the motivational trajectories of gifted university students |
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Authors: | Daniel R Hammond Matthew T McBee Thomas P Hebert |
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Institution: | 1. Pursuing graduate study in counseling psychology , The University of Kansas , E-mail: hammond@ku.edu;2. Research and evaluation specialist for GEAR UP , North Carolina E-mail: mtm@northcarolina.edu;3. Associate professor of educational psychology , The University of Georgia , E-mail: thebert@uga.edu |
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Abstract: | Through qualitative interviews, the authors examined the experiences of six gifted high‐achieving university students to understand the factors that allowed the students to continue on their paths to success. The participants in this study revealed a number of issues that were central to their motivation upon arriving at the university. These issues included independence from family, fitting into a social network, the desire to overcome challenges in their lives, internal will, and a need to earn recognition. Our findings should help direct the development of special programs by university educators who are dedicated to meeting the needs of gifted college students. |
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Keywords: | advanced learners educational disarmament infrastructure multidisciplinary support system parallel curriculum STEM curriculum technical assistance |
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