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Blackshear, Patsy Baker; And Others – 1980
The report, based on a conference presentation on the exceptional Black child, includes two papers on potentially gifted and talented Black students. The first, "The Identification and Assessment of Black Gifted/Talented Children in Washington, D.C. Public Schools," (P. Blackshear), traces the evolution of the identification effort over a three…
Descriptors: Blacks, Curriculum, Gifted, Minority Groups
Nazzaro, Jean N., Ed. – 1981
Written by computer specialists, teachers, parents, and students, the 23 articles emphasize the role computers play in the development of thinking, problem solving, and creativity in gifted and talented students. Articles have the following titles and authors: "Computers and Computer Cultures" (S. Papert); "Classroom Computers--Beyond the 3 R's"…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Daniel, Neil; Cox, June – 1988
The monograph describes the application of flexible pacing as a means of meeting the educational needs of gifted students in schools throughout the country. Flexible pacing is defined as placing students at an appropriate instructional level and allowing them to move forward in the curriculum as they master content and skills. Flexible pacing is…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Courses, Early Admission, Educational Methods
Nazzaro, Jean N., Ed. – 1981
Five author contributed papers focus on helping teachers work more effectively with culturally diverse handicapped or gifted children and their parents. The first chapter, "Understanding Where the Students Are Coming From" by J. Nazzaro and M. Portuondo considers the need to develop a multicultural perception, barriers to parent…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Blacks, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
Hansford, Susan J.; And Others – 1987
The Intellectually Gifted/Learning Disabled Project investigated characteristics of this population and implications for educational programming. Twenty-three children, aged 7 to 16 years old, were identified through a referral process involving schools and parents. Only two subjects were female. A detailed analysis of school records; individual…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted Disabled, Handicap Identification, Instructional Development
Addison, Linda, Ed.; And Others – 1987
This monograph advocates developing the leadership skills of gifted children and youth. Discussion centers on what leadership is, what it is not, and why it is critical for this population. The monograph addresses the following leadership development issues: why leadership education should be taught; identification of leaders; leadership…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Turesky, Stanley F., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1983
Various aspects of liberal arts education in the community college are discussed in the 11 articles in this monograph. First, Myron A. Marty presents an overview of current conditions and pressures affecting the liberal arts in the two-year college. Then, Jack Friedlander reviews the data on student participation in liberal arts courses. Ruth G.…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, College Role, Community Colleges, Core Curriculum
Miles, William R., Ed. – 1981
The papers presented in this monograph address a number of concerns in developing a pedagogical approach for gifted and talented children. In the first paper, it is noted that routine intelligence tests cannot be relied upon to identify the gifted, and that a more stringent case study approach should be adopted to take into account the particular…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Counseling Services
Blosser, Patricia E. – 1981
Four science education fact sheets are presented and focus on: (1) creationism vs. evolution; (2) science careers; (3) science activities for special students; and (4) the role of the laboratory in science teaching. The first fact sheet was prepared to assist teachers, curriculum coordinators, and others in dealing with the teaching of evolution…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Kitano, Margie K., Ed.; Chinn, Philip C., Ed. – 1986
Intended as a means of sharing information with educators and other professionals who work with exceptional Asian American children and families, the monograph includes six papers growing out of a symposium and addressing issues related to demographics, characteristics and needs, parents and families, assessment, and curriculum and service…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Child Rearing, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development
Mulhern, John D.; Morris, Robert C. – 1982
A collaborative program between the University of South Carolina College of Education and Lexington County (South Carolina) School District Five provided gifted and talented students with a summer school session featuring acceleration and enrichment. Accompanying the program were graduate-level courses and practica for prospective teachers of…
Descriptors: Acceleration, College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities