Karen B. Arnstein

Dr. Karen B. Arnstein

Educational Studies, Purdue University System, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 September 2023 in Education Sciences
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Karen B. Arnstein
Ophelie Allyssa DesmetOphelie Allyssa Desmet
Ophelie Allyssa Desmet
KSKristen Seward
Kristen Seward
ATAnne Traynor
Anne Traynor
F. Richard Richard OlenchakF. Richard Richard Olenchak
F. Richard Richard Olenchak
The representation gap in gifted and talented education poses a persistent challenge in educational systems worldwide. This theoretical manuscript presents the Bull’s Eye Model for Affective Development—Expansion (BEM-e) an innovative framework designed to address this gap. By incorporating elements from positive psychology, the BEM-e aims to identify and nurture traditionally underrepresented students who possess camouflaged gifted and talented abilities. Drawing upon the Engagement, Perseverance, Optimism, Connectedness, and Happiness model (EPOCH), along with measures of hope and metacognition, BEM-e provides a comprehensive approach to talent identification and service. The model emphasizes the holistic development of individuals by considering affective factors, engagement, perseverance, optimism, connectedness, happiness, hope, and metacognition. Additionally, dynamic assessment is integrated during the implementation of BEM-e modules, allowing for personalized and adaptive identification processes.