A Bioecological Perspective of Emotional/Behavioral Challenges for Gifted Students of Color: Support Needed Versus Support Received. (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collins, Kristina Henry; Coleman, Mary Ruth; Grantham, Tarek C.
• Other Names: Scott LaRon A. guest-editor.; Serpell Zewelanji N. guest-editor.; DeVlieger Shana E. guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of emotional and behavioral disorders. Volume 30:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 86
• Page End: 95
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: gifted students of color -- Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model of human development -- Collins' culturally responsive multi-tiered system of supports (Fr-MTSS) -- intersectionality -- twice exceptional; Emotional problems of children -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Problem children -- Periodicals; Problem youth -- Periodicals; Adjustment disorders in children -- Periodicals; Child psychopathology -- Periodicals; 618.9289005
• DOI: 10.1177/10634266221076466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1063-4266

Abstract

In this article, we highlight Bronfenbrenner's bioecological approach to explore identity formation and the impact of dynamic interactions between the student and their environment in the development of self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. We examine the complex interactions between student identity and the systems of support that are meant to help students achieve academic success; looking specifically at how the intersections between race, ethnicity, learning exceptionalities, and socioeconomic standing affect students who are identified as gifted and as emotionally/behaviorally challenged. Our call to rethink the services offered to students in special and gifted education leads to a proposed culturally responsive and enhanced multi-tiered system of supports (CR-MTSS). We believe the CR-MTSS approach can better address the strength of students with or a risk for developing emotional and behavioral challenges, supporting each student's success.