A Social Justice Approach to Developing Equity and Diversity in Gifted Programming

A Social Justice Approach to Developing Equity and Diversity in Gifted Programming

Dina Brulles, Jack A. Naglieri
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8153-7.ch008
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Abstract

This chapter encourages educators to expand boundaries and build new, innovative approaches to increasing equity and diversity in gifted programming. Using a social justice approach to gifted programming, the authors describe methods for overcoming barriers that have historically, and continue, to suppress access to appropriate services for underserved populations in gifted education. This chapter provides an impetus for educators to reflect on ways to build upon and improve existing structures to adopt and adapt practices that embrace an inclusive approach to gifted identification and programming.
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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (Dei)

Although terms like diversity, equity and inclusion are used freely in education, this chapter reflects on how they specifically relate to educational practices in the schools. While reading this chapter on developing inclusive gifted programs, consider these general descriptions defined below within the context of the topics. These constructs are revisited throughout the chapter to examine their roles in building inclusive gifted programs.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Generally Defined		Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
as Related to Gifted Identification and Programming
Diversity means the presence of differences that may include race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and (dis)ability among individuals. Diversity is the presence of differences within a given setting.Diversity means historically marginalized groups being included in a school’s gifted services: identification procedures and programming options.
Equity means proactively promoting justice and fairness by opening access, opportunity, and advancement of previously marginalized groups. It requires impartiality within processes and procedures designed to eliminate barriers that have served as obstacles for participation of some groups.Equity evaluates and finds best ways to minimize underrepresentation and create processes for identifying and serving underserved, diverse populations.
Inclusion is the outcome of creating environments in which diversity is welcomed and equity efforts are supported and valued.Inclusion is being asked to take part in specific and meaningful activities that invite and honor diversity by welcoming and valuing one’s participation in gifted services.

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