The Complexity, Autonomy, Authenticity, and Support (CAAS) Framework for Gifted Students’ Needs in Technology Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Gifted students have specific educational needs. For instance, they need teaching to be challen-ging and stimulating. Teachers in inclusive settings have a variety of needs to consider. However,when it comes to technology education, little is known about gifted students’ needs. The aim ofthis study is to describe and synthesize knowledge about gifted students’ needs in technologyeducation based on a systematic literature review and a thematic analysis. The results comprisefour themes describing gifted students’ needs and how teaching can be organized to meet theseneeds: Complexity, Autonomy, Authenticity, and Support. The themes, conceptualized as the CAASframework, can guide teachers in their efforts to plan and carry out technology teaching asa proactive response to gifted students’ needs.