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Peer reviewedManning, Maryann; Manning, Gary – Childhood Education, 1981
Argues that traditional classroom practices and educational policies constitute an assault on children. Among the practices considered are standardized testing, homogeneous grouping, drill, fragmented curricula, and restrictions on peer interaction in the classroom. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedBernal, Ernesto M. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2003
The Growing Giftedness Model for teaching gifted students is presented, which includes the following features: identification that relies entirely on scores and on demonstrated performance; cluster grouping during elementary school and classes dominated by gifted students at the secondary level; acceleration and enrichment; creative expression…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Cluster Grouping, Counseling Services, Creative Expression
