Η Εκπαίδευση Χαρισματικών Ατόμων στην Ιαπωνία

Abstract

A person is characterized as gifted if he demonstrates exceptional abilities in one or more areas of his biopsychosocial structure. Some of these skills are very general and can cover a wide range of a person's life, such as the ability to think creatively, the ability to critical and abstract thinking, imagination, leadership skills and constant goal setting. Sometimes there are specific strengths and talents that appear in specific cases, such as special ability in mathematics, science or the arts.

        Japan did not have special schools for gifted children. However, in 2005, the Japanese Cabinet approved and introduced the third key science and technology plan (2006-10), which includes "the cultivation of the individuality and ability of gifted children (sainou)". They have introduced four extracurricular Educational programs for gifted students as they believe that giftedness can be taught. This study describes the trends in Japanese education policy regarding the Education of gifted students.