ABSTRACT:
This article aims to reflect on the aspirations of 11 managers from a Federal Institute regarding Giftedness and to present recommendations related to these aspirations in the process of construction of a continuous education that meets the subjects researched. The research adopted a qualitative approach with participant observation, and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed based on Interpretative Descriptive Analysis. The results indicate that the managers have basic knowledge of the concept and characteristics of students with Giftedness, according to Renzulli’s Three-Ring Theory, Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and current legal documents. However, discrepancies were identified regarding institutional support provided by the campus and the identification and support of students with Giftedness. In conclusion, it is necessary to deepen and professionalize the processes related to Giftedness through continuous education that encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects of this field and meets the needs of the managers surveyed.
KEYWORDS:
Giftedness; Federal Institute; Managers; Continuing education