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Sternberg, Robert J. – Journal of Intelligence, 2022
This article discusses the issues of the basic processes underlying intelligence, considering both historical and contemporary perspectives. The attempt to elucidate basic processes has had, at best, mixed success. There are some problems with pinpointing the underlying basic processes of intelligence, both in theory and as tested, such as what…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Individual Differences, Cognitive Processes, Holistic Approach
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Tolan, Stephanie S. – Gifted Education International, 2018
This article discusses giftedness from the inside out, focusing on what the differences mean to the gifted child's experience of life--the effects both their intensity and their cognitive abilities have on their inner experience and awareness. Mindfulness is especially valuable and important for the profoundly gifted child. Two programs that use…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Metacognition, Perception, Summer Programs
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Pretti-Frontczak, Kristie; Harjusola-Webb, Sanna; Chin, Margaret; Grisham-Brown, Jennifer; Acar, Serra; Heo, Kay; Corby, Maureen; Zeng, Songtian – Young Exceptional Children, 2016
An ever changing, ever diversifying, and ever-complex global society needs educational policies and practices that support and prepare all young children. In particular, policies and practices are needed that help children become well-rounded citizens. At the same time, there is no denying the many challenges and issues children, families, and…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Student Characteristics
Humphrey, Karen – Leadership, 2001
Equity as absence of discrimination is an outdated concept and a measurement nightmare. Focusing on (academic) results can strengthen educational equity and contribute to economic opportunity; in fact, quality and equity go together. California's concentration of resources on professional development should help more students meet higher…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Diversity (Student), Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
Horton, Betty, Ed.; And Others – Impact, 1996
This newsletter feature issue focuses on services for persons with developmental disabilities that support the whole person by acknowledging, respecting, and incorporating aspects of identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, and class. Articles include: (1) "Serving the Whole Person: The Journey to Embracing…
Descriptors: Age, American Indians, Attitude Change, Blacks
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Johnson, Scott D.; Aragon, Steven R. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2003
The rapid growth of Web-based instruction has raised many questions about the quality of online courses. This chapter presents a conceptual framework that can guide the development of online courses by providing a holistic perspective on online teaching and learning. Although this framework is based on well-recognized theories of learning and…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Web Based Instruction, Online Courses, Internet