Addressing the Needs of the Gifted in Rural Areas

The Armidale Catholic Schools Office Project

Authors

  • Stan Bailey University of New England
  • Allen Knight University of New England
  • Dan Riley University of New England

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v5i2.395

Abstract

A rationale for making special provision for the gifted in rural areas is discussed briefly and the issue of the incidence of giftedness among disadvantaged populations examined. A DEET funded project coordinated by the Armidale Catholic Schools Office is outlined as one way of meeting the needs of the gifted 'student disadvantaged by rural isolation. Samples of enrichment material produced as part of tltis project are cited and other outcomes of the project are discussed.

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Published

01-07-1995

How to Cite

Bailey, S., Knight, A., & Riley, D. (1995). Addressing the Needs of the Gifted in Rural Areas: The Armidale Catholic Schools Office Project. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 5(2), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v5i2.395