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Borland, James H., Ed. – 2003
The 15 essays in this collection examine and challenge the assumptions and beliefs underlying the theory and practice of gifted education today. Essays are grouped into three sections which consider first, reconceptualizations of giftedness; second, gifted education and equity; and third, the practice of gifted education (identification,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum Development, Definitions, Educational Change
Colangelo, Nicholas, Ed.; Davis, Gary A., Ed. – 2002
This text contains 47 readings about gifted education grouped into sections on: (1) conceptions and identification; (2) instructional models and practices; (3) creativity, thinking skills, and eminence; (4) psychological and counseling issues; (5) populations of gifted; and (6) special populations. Some of the chapters are: "Issues and Challenges…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Creativity, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textWestberg, Karen L., Ed.; Archambault, Francis X., Jr., Ed. – 1995
This report discusses the outcomes of a project that investigated elementary schools and classrooms that had a reputation for effective implementation of curriculum differentiation practices to meet the individual needs of high ability students. Using a multisite case study method, researchers conducted observations in classrooms and interviewed…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
Gubbins, E. Jean, Ed. – 1995
This report highlights four research studies related to the Enrichment Triad Model, which encourages problem finding and problem solving in gifted students. The first study, "Academic Underachievement among the Gifted: Reversing School Failure" by Linda J. Emerick, identified six factors which influenced the reversal of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
