Survey for Parents/Caregivers for giftEDnz

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Research Project on the Current State of Gifted Education in Aotearoa New Zealand 

Dear Parent/Caregiver

In 2003, a Massey University research team conducted a nationwide survey with schools asking teachers about identification and provisions for gifted and talented learners. A smaller replication of this study was undertaken in 2012.

A group of researchers from giftEDnz are now undertaking a further exploration of the state of gifted education in Aotearoa New Zealand to see if we can find out what has changed over the last 13 years since the original nationwide survey was completed (2004), and what the current strengths and limitations in provisions for gifted learners are. 

This research project aims to capture the voices of educators across all sectors (from early childhood education through to tertiary), but importantly, we want to also ask parents, whānau, other stakeholders, and gifted young people themselves what they know about what is happening in gifted education currently. The information being collected is not a means of assessing or judging schools, whānau or other stakeholders, but to provide a nationwide analysis of provisions for gifted and talented students at all levels.

How you can assist

As the parent or caregiver of a gifted student, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey, which should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.

Your confidentiality and anonymity are assured, as you will not be asked to provide any identifying information.  We are anticipating that the information you provide will help us to inform and influence policy and practice in gifted and talented education in Aotearoa New Zealand. This information will likely be reported in publications and presentations.

We hope you will view this as an opportunity to reflect upon your child’s school’s provisions for gifted and talented students and we would really value your contribution to this research. 

You can begin the survey by clicking on the link below:

https://education.waikato.ac.nz/survey/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=523941&lang=en

Thank you for your valuable time and assistance.

Sincerely

Dr Nadine Ballam, Dr Louise Tapper, Jo Dean

The giftEDnz research team