Abstract

REIS, Juliana Teixeira da Camara; FELINTO, Priscila Magalhães Barros  and  HAZIN, Izabel. TALENTO METROPOLE PROGRAM: new development trajectories for young people with High Abilities. Revista Teias [online]. 2021, vol.22, n.66, pp.211-225.  Epub Feb 06, 2023. ISSN 1982-0305.  https://doi.org/10.12957/teias.2021.57231.

The study aimed to analyze the impact of Talento Metrópole program (IMD-UFRN), which intends to develop the interest of young people with high abilities / giftedness in scientific research, as well as the broaden of competence and abilities, expansion of creativity in the area of Information Technology and its interfaces with other areas of knowledge, focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. This is a multi-case study with the participation of three young subjects diagnosed with high abilities/giftedness, aged between 18-24 of both genders. The data survey was based on different strategies: semi-structured interviews and systematic records behavioral observations. The analyses of the cases revealed points of similarity, as well as behavioral and emotional idiosyncrasies, related to negative experiences at school; and psychological suffering due to the lack of support to their special educational needs - demotivation being the most common complaint. In this way, special programs can enable opportunities and activities focused on the subjects' interests and needs, according to the different forms of expression of people with high abilities/giftedness. This scenario is fundamental for creative production and development, thus providing a satisfactory social and professional insertion that can bring relevant impacts to society.

Keywords : technology; inclusion; education; high abilities; giftedness..

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