IAFOR Journal of Education
Volume 6 – Issue 2 – Summer 2018
4. Consolidation of result Data Analysis Using the narrative research strategy proposed by Clandinin and Connelly (2000), the researcher studied the lives of selected Filipino gifted individuals and asked them to provide stories about their lives through interview. The researcher reported the information into a narrative chronology that provided meanings that are relevant to the aims of the study. The researcher used thematic analysis to analyze the result of interviews. Only the important information and statements of the gifted participants were recorded for the analysis. Some of these original responses of the gifted participants were included in this paper to provide support to the analysis. The statements were organized into different themes that will describe the home environment of the gifted. Statements that include confidential information were excluded in the study to respect the privacy of the research participants. Results and Discussion The results of the study were organized based on the two main research questions explored in this study. 1. What is the profile of giftedness of the selected Filipino gifted? The first result of the study provided a profile of giftedness of the selected Filipino gifted. It identifies the specific disciplines or domains where the participants are considered gifted, including their special talents and abilities. Table 1: Gifted Profile of the Participants Participant Gifted 1 Gifted 2 Gifted 3 Gifted 4 Gifted 5 Gifted 6 Gifted 7 Gifted 8 Gifted 9 Gifted 10
Discipline/Domain of Giftedness Political Science/Economics Language Natural Sciences Music Social Science Math Social Science Social Science Social Science Mathematics
Special Talent & Abilities Literature& Leadership Leadership Leadership Leadership & Language Music & Leadership Music & Language Leadership & Sports Music Theater Arts & Leadership Language
Table 1 shows the giftedness profiles of the Filipino gifted participants. The result of the study confirms several studies (Sternberg & Zhang, 1995; Davis, Rimm, and Siegle 2011, Pawilen, 2014) that gifted individuals excel in one or more disciplines and they also possess exceptional talents in different areas like literature, music, art, sports, and foreign language. They also possess outstanding leadership skills. They are leaders in university organizations; some are occupying middle management positions in local government units and private companies. They belong to the top graduates of the universities where they study. The researcher observed that in spite of their outstanding performance and accomplishments, they are highly sociable and very humble people.
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