RESEARCH RELATED TO THE SCHOOLWIDE ENRICHMENT TRIAD MODEL

The Schoolwide Enrichment Triad Model (SEM) is a product of 15 years o f research and field testing and combines the previously developed Enr ichment Triad and Revolving Door Identification Models. SEM has been i mplemented in school districts worldwide, and extensive evaluations an d research studies indicate the effectiveness of the model. In this ar ticle, a brief explanation of SEM is provided as a summary of the rese arch conducted on this approach. The review of the research is subdivi ded into (a) the effectiveness of the model as perceived by key groups , (b) research related to creative productivity, (c) research relating to personal and social development, (d) the use of SEM with underserv ed populations, (e) research on self-efficacy, (f) the use of SEM as a curricular framework, (g) research relating to learning styles and cu rriculum compacting, and (h) longitudinal research on the SEM, Researc h suggests that the model is effective at serving high-ability student s in a variety of educational settings and in schools that serve diver se ethnic and socioeconomic populations.