Gifted Israeli Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Desired Characteristics: A Case of Cultural Orientation

摘要: Gifted students' perceptions of the desired characteristics teachers gifted were assessed from a sample comprised 404 elementary- and junior high–school Israeli Jewish Arab students studying in pullout centers. Perceptions measured using questionnaire comprising teachers' cognitive, personal, pedagogical dimensions. Personal perceived by both as most important. Significant effects culture, gender, grade level detected for all three We suggest that differences stem collectivist/individualist cultural orientations girls' status aspirations. Thus, have to be discussed relation their background schooling. A new lens examining teaching is offered, along with practical implications teacher-certification programs.