The VAGTC supports academic research to further the field of gifted education.

If you are interested in taking part in any of the research studies listed below, please click on the links to gain access to the study.

The VAGTC does not endorse any studies that are conducted outside the VAGTC, nor is the VAGTC responsible for any outcomes that may result in any research participation. It is recommended for all participants to read through all the documentation provided by the Researcher prior to proceeding in any research.

Children’s Perception of Psycho-Educational Assessments

What experiences do children and young people have of psycho-educational assessment and reports?

We are seeking to recruit children and young people, aged between 10 and 18 years, to take part in a study to understand their experiences of psycho-educational assessment and the associated report.

Few studies have investigated report writing from the perspective of children. It is anticipated that the results of this research will provide additional insight into how psychologists can structure their report writing practice to benefit children and their education.

Participation is confidential and will involve a 30 to 45 minutes interview. Each child will receive a $10 Coles Voucher in appreciation of their time.

This project is being conducted by Joanne Lindelauf, under the supervision of Dr Andrea Reupert and Dr Kate Jacobs, as part of her PhD project in the Faculty of Education at Monash University.

The study has ethics approval from Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.

For more information, please contact Joanne at joanne.lindelauf@monash.edu

Educators: Secondary school teachers

What experiences do children and young people have of psycho-educational assessment and reports?

We are seeking to recruit children and young people, aged between 10 and 18 years, to take part in a study to understand their experiences of psycho-educational assessment and the associated report.

Few studies have investigated report writing from the perspective of children. It is anticipated that the results of this research will provide additional insight into how psychologists can structure their report writing practice to benefit children and their education.

Participation is confidential and will involve a 30 to 45 minutes interview. Each child will receive a $10 Coles Voucher in appreciation of their time.

This project is being conducted by Joanne Lindelauf, under the supervision of Dr Andrea Reupert and Dr Kate Jacobs, as part of her PhD project in the Faculty of Education at Monash University.

The study has ethics approval from Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.

For more information, please contact Joanne at joanne.lindelauf@monash.edu

Families: Homeschooling in Australia

Invitation to Participate in a GERRIC Gifted Education Study

Homeschooling Gifted/High Ability students in Australia:  Comparative qualitative case study research

Dr Conejeros, Endeavour Scholarship Fellow, from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and Dr Susen Smith, GERRIC Senior Research Fellow, School of Education, UNSW Sydney are seeking volunteer research participants to examine Homeschooling for gifted/high ability students (HC180379).

Would the research study be a good fit for me?

The study might be a good fit for you if:

•  You are a family that is doing home education.
•  You have a Gifted/High Ability child who is being homeschooled.
•  Your Gifted/High Ability child is between 7 and 14 years’ old.
•  You are willing to participate in the research project.
•  Your son/daughter is willing to participate in the research project.

Will I be paid to take part in the research study? 

There are no additional costs associated with participation in this research study, nor will you or the participant be paid.

If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study, please contact:

Name: Dr. Leonor Conejeros Solar

Email: leonor.conejeros@pucv.cl

Announcement: July 30, 2018

Closing: December 31, 2018