Slow shift: developing provisions for talented students in Scandinavian higher education

Marca Wolfensberger, Maarten Hogenstijn

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Samenvatting

For decades, Scandinavian culture effectively prohibited the development of special provisions for talented students in higher education. However, in recent years, a cultural shift has gradually made more room for excellence and talent development in the national discourses. This paper analyzes the climate for talent development in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Following a first inventory of honors programs in Scandinavian higher education in which the only programs were found in Denmark, 10 experts were interviewed to analyze their national situation and reflect on the leading role of Denmark. In this country, external incentives, focus on quality, pioneers, and an open atmosphere were found to produce a culture more appreciative of excellence over the last decade. Starting from the Danish experience, the situation in Norway and Sweden is analyzed, showing that the combination of factors leading to change in Denmark is not yet present here. Lessons for other countries are highlighted, notably the importance of sharing information and exchanging knowledge at an international level.
Originele taal-2English
Aantal pagina's15
TijdschriftEducation Sciences
Volume6
Nummer van het tijdschrift3
StatusPublished - 10 sep. 2016

Keywords

  • talentontwikkeling
  • hoger onderwijs
  • honors programma's
  • excellence
  • scandinavië
  • denemarken

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