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In search of academic excellence: an evaluation of the work of CTYI

O'Reilly, Colm Joseph (1996) In search of academic excellence: an evaluation of the work of CTYI. Master of Arts thesis, Dublin City University.

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Abstract

This thesis examines the work of the Irish Centre for Talented Youth (CTYI) over a two year period between the years 1994-1996. It evaluates the means by which CTYI identify academically talented 12-16 year olds and explores the rigorous and challenging coursework that it provides for the highly able student. The research is both quantitative and qualitative in focus, assessing how students, instructors and other key programme personnel view the CTYI experience. The Centre offers fast paced enrichment courses during the Summer and on Saturday mornings throughout the year. Participants on these courses are assessed in terms of both academic and social satisfaction. Comparative analysis between students who took part in a CTYI programme and those enrolled in secondary schools is conducted using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a self review personality measure representing behavioural preferences and preferred self-descriptive adjectives. The thesis concludes with the current status of education for the academically talented in Ireland with recommendations for future practice.

Item Type:Thesis (Master of Arts)
Date of Award:1996
Refereed:No
Supervisor(s):Close, Sean
Uncontrolled Keywords:Gifted children Education; Academic achievement; Evaluation
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of Education Studies
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:19251
Deposited On:16 Sep 2013 10:31 by Celine Campbell . Last Modified 16 Sep 2013 10:31

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