Jae Jung
Associate Professor Jae Jung is the head of gifted education at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He is a leading expert in the field of gifted education, advocating for better identification and support for gifted students in schools. Jung emphasizes the importance of incorporating gifted education training into teacher training programs, highlighting that many gifted children are often overlooked, leading to underachievement. His insights on educational strategies aim to enhance the learning experiences for gifted children, ensuring that their unique talents are recognized and nurtured within the school system.
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University of NSW gifted education expert Professor Jae Jung said if schools did not cater to gifted students, it was typical for those students to fail to engage.
New Inspire program to overhaul specialist programs in public schools
Australia· 2026-03-01
Jae Jung, a UNSW researcher in gifted education, said the push by parents for a selective class at Waverley reflects local demand from parents and the school community.
School to launch own selective stream amid OC class concernsAustralia· 2025-10-25
UNSW Professor Jae Jung, whose research focuses on gifted children, said while schools can 'grade skip' advanced children.
The surprising reason behind the ‘gangbuster’ rise in home schooling in NSWAustralia· 2025-08-02
University of NSW head of gifted education Associate Professor Jae Jung said teacher training would be crucial to the program’s success.
Why these public schools are receiving a $100m upgradeAustralia· 2025-06-21
