ABSTRACT
The way gifted individuals exhibit their outstanding abilities varies across gender, cultures, and socioeconomic status, as well as across disciplines and time. There are numerous perspectives within the literature on giftedness and talent development that attempt to characterize gifted individuals and their unique characteristics. Giftedness is truly a multifaceted construct, and no singular definition or clear consensus exists about the exact nature of giftedness. Specialized schools provide significant benefits to gifted learners. The schools allow learners to pursue areas of talent that might not be covered in a regular curriculum or specialize in an academic area at a younger age. Grouping is another important arrangement for gifted learners to find their level or performance. Social and emotional support is of paramount importance when addressing the developmental needs of the whole gifted child, particularly given the unique relationship between talent development and social-emotional development.
