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domain experts. Slotta´s contribution to this book is an invitation to become active in further realizing
the transformation of classrooms into classrooms of the future.
Finally, Kollar mentions the conditions for bringing to fruition the ideas about the „classroom
of the future“ that were presented in the book. Clear educational objectives, convincing and detailed
instructional methods, and the collaboration of all stakeholders, including teachers, administrators,
parents, and politicians are required. Undoubtedly, already elaborated objectives, methods, and
even programs in Gifted Education offer a usable framework, and may greatly help in further
specifying conditions for implementing the advancements outlined in this book.
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