NAGC25 Session Review: Motivation and Giftedness: What the Research Says and Why It Matters

Dr. Pamela Clinkenbeard’s session at NAGC25 emphasized the crucial role of motivation in gifted education. She argued that motivation is shaped by experiences and challenges rather than being an inherent trait. Key principles include the need for appropriate challenge, a focus on growth over competition, and fostering self-regulated learning to enhance student engagement and potential.