Motivation and development of gifted students
According (Renzulli, 1986; Mönks & Ypenburg, 2002) motivation plays a decisive role in the development of students’ giftedness. J. S. Renzulli (1986) created a three-ring model of determining aspects for the development of giftedness: creativity + ability + motivation (called task commitment). J. F. Mönks & F. J. Ypenburg (2002) modified Renzulli´s model and replaced the expression “task commitment” with the general term “motivation”. They stated that the development of giftedness depends largely on a supportive environment.