TECHNOLOGIES OF SOCIAL WORK WITH GIFTED CHILDREN IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

Abstract

In modern society, which is rapidly transforming under the influence of socio-economic changes and the development of information technologies, there is an increasing need to shape a generation capable of critical thinking, innovative activities, and creative self-realization. In this context, special attention is drawn to the issue of educating and supporting gifted children, who possess the potential for intellectual, creative, or social leadership.

The development of gifted children is one of the key priorities of educational policy, as this category of students represents the future intellectual and professional resource of the state. At the same time, many scholars emphasize that the traditional education system is not always capable of providing appropriate conditions for their harmonious development. This is due to both a lack of specialized educational programs and insufficient training of teachers and social workers to work with this category of students.

Significant attention in modern pedagogical discourse is given to the problem of identifying giftedness and creating appropriate conditions for its realization. An important aspect is the social support of gifted children, which involves creating a favorable environment that will facilitate their adaptation, integration into society, and the development of necessary social interaction skills.