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

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