The 10th National Congress on Gifted Education was successfully held on May 2–3–4, 2025, hosted by Dokuz Eylul University in the beautiful city of Izmir.
This congress, which plays a significant role in the education, development, and social integration of gifted individuals, brought together families, educators, and researchers on a shared platform.
The main theme of this year’s congress was “Interdisciplinary Approaches in the Education of the Gifted.”Participants explored the influence of various disciplines—from education and psychology to art and technology—on gifted education, and engaged with a wide range of rich content.
Congress Topics Included:
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Education policies for gifted individuals in Türkiye
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Concepts of intelligence, giftedness, talent, and creativity
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Characteristics of gifted individuals
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Identification and assessment methods in gifted education
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Educational models for the gifted
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Instructional strategies in gifted education
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Teaching practices in gifted education
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Supportive school and classroom environments
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Enrichment and support programs for gifted learners
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Meta-analyses in gifted education
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Higher-order thinking skills in gifted education
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Gifted individuals and technology
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Creativity education
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Teacher training and teacher qualifications
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Gifted education in higher education
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Social-emotional development, needs, prevention, and intervention
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Families of gifted individuals
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Stakeholder institutions working in gifted education
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Collaboration with various organizations and community services
The congress featured inspiring keynote speeches by leading experts, workshops on innovative educational practices, presentations of current research, and interactive sessions fostering collaboration among different stakeholders.
We sincerely thank all participants for joining us at this unique gathering where knowledge, experience, and impactful methods were shared to make a difference in the education of gifted individuals. Together, we took meaningful steps toward a stronger future through interdisciplinary approaches.
