SCHOOL TALENT MENTORING: ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Abstract

There is evidence that mentors make a difference in the lives of talented / gifted students, the reason for the investigation of the theme and their national and international scientific production from 2000 to 2018. Among the databases investigated are Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Capes Theses / Dissertations, Academic Search Premier, Capes Journal Portal and Sage Journals. We found 59 studies, 24 nationals and 35 internationals. Qualitative studies stood out with emphasis on the exploratory approach. In the sample, teachers of elementary, middle and higher education stood out. Among the objectives, the researchers’ interest in the process of teacher education through mentoring was highlighted. Mentoring strategies were also found to be effective for talented students, improving understanding of concepts such as mathematicians, for example, as well as psychosocial and career benefits. As for the instruments, international studies make use of the most specific and the widest variety of them. The theme is innovative, which justifies its investigation.