Development of a Test for the Identification of Verbally Gifted Children

언어영재 판별도구 개발을 위한 기초 연구

The test for the identification of verbally gifted children was administered to 323 gifted and average primary school children. Listening, reading, writing were analyzed by statistical methods, and speaking was videotaped for analysis of the interview and discussion process. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ confirmed reliability of the test. There were significant correlations between item scores and total scores. Concurrent validity was indicated by correlations between total scores and language arts scores. The test showed differences between the gifted and average children in reading and writing scores for the 2nd and the 3rd graders, and in listening and reading scores for the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Analysis of speaking ability showed that the gifted children expressed their ideas more logically and creatively than the average children.