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Gagne, Francoys – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
Presents a set of 22 sequentially structured statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents. The statements are grouped into three sections: the nature of human abilities, individual differences and their origins, and the specific case of gifts and talents. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods

Borland, James H. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
Responds to the previous article, which proposed a set of 22 sequentially structured statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents. Takes issue with the distinction made between natural abilities and systematically developed abilities, and thus the distinction between giftedness and talent. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria

Detterman, Douglas K.; Ruthsatz, Joanne – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
Responds to the initial article in this issue that proposes a set of 22 sequentially structured statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents. Suggests a more comprehensive theory of elite performance composed of three components: general intelligence, domain-specific skills, and practice. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria

Hany, Ernst A. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
Responds to the initial article in this issue that proposes a set of 22 statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents. Argues that a comprehensive rationale is missing, particularly an explanation of developmental mechanisms, of learning processes, and of the dynamics of gene/environment interaction. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria

Gagne, Francoys – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
This rejoinder to articles responding to a set of 22 sequentially structured statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents presented in this issue's initial article, defends the validity and usefulness of the distinction between high natural abilities (gifts) and high systematically developed ones (talents) as compared…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria
Astin, Alexander W. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1987
Many of the issues concerning assessment in higher education are really issues of values, philosophy, and theory, rather than practical, nuts-and-bolts issues. Excellence as the development of human talent, competition or cooperation, outcomes, and improving assessment practices are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Competition, Educational Assessment, Educational Quality, Evaluation Methods

Feldman, David Henry – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
Responds to the initial article in this issue that proposes a set of 22 sequentially structured statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents. Offers an alternative psychometric, quantitative perspective that sees gifts as broad, general analytic capabilities, and talents as specific, content-bound capabilities. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria
Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Gifted Education International, 2002
Robert J. Sternberg, director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise, reviews current concerns regarding giftedness and reflects on his work. He laments the use of programs whose efficacy has not been shown and stresses the need to identify giftedness in all its forms. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods

Robinson, Nancy M. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
Responds to this issue's initial article that presents 22 sequentially structured statements on the nature and origin of human abilities, gifts, and talents. Suggests putting aside the terms "gifted" and "talented," creating a hierarchical or categorical list of abilities, and downplaying the dichotomous conceptualization of nature and nurture.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1988
In response to legislative mandate, the California Postsecondary Education Commission developed options for improving students' learning and development in college, including funding approaches designed to support these options. The commission's report summarizes a previous, related report and traces the origins of the current report from it,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Advisory Committees, College Students, Educational Improvement