EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Aikomo, D. Olaniyi

Department of Education for the Gifted and Talented,

Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

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                                                                        Abstract                    

Leadership development is essential for immeasurable growth of any organization and institution notwithstanding. The place of leadership development cannot be filled in the education of the gifted and talented. On the other hand, gifted and talented are identified among numerous traits to include leadership ability. Hence, it is important that leadership ability is encouraged and properly developed in the education of the gifted and talented. This paper presents the concept of the education of the gifted and talented, the concept of leadership development approaches to leadership development, and limitation to the education of the gifted and talented and appropriate recommendations were made.

Keywords: Leadership Ability, Leadership Development, Gifted and Talented, Gifted and Talented Education.