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Sullivan, Debra Ren-Etta – Redleaf Press, 2016
There has been much attention given to the opportunity gap between white and minority students, especially African American children. Using research and years of experience "Cultivating the Genius of Black Children" is able to break down the cultural influences on learning style and provides a practical approach to helping Black children…
Descriptors: African American Students, Children, Academically Gifted, Early Childhood Education
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Reis, Sally M.; Schader, Robin; Milne, Harry; Stephens, Robert – Exceptional Children, 2003
The use of a talent development approach with 16 adults with Williams syndrome that focused on strengths, interests, and learning style preferences was found to enhance all participants' understanding of mathematics and to provide opportunities for the further development of their abilities, especially their music potential. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Style, Educational Strategies, Instructional Effectiveness
Baum, Susan M., Ed.; Reis, Sally M., Ed.; Maxfield, Lori R., Ed. – 1998
This book is designed to furnish relevant and practical information based on theory and to address the needs of youngsters with advanced abilities, unique talents, and in-depth interests. It is organized into four parts: identifying gifts, interests, and learning styles; program and curricular models for talent development; curricular ideas and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Bibliotherapy, Cognitive Style, Curriculum
Dunn, Rita, Ed.; Griggs, Shirley A., Ed. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2007
Today, there is little deviation from the standard, business-as-usual practices in the world of education. This book challenges these stale practices and asks the important questions that can improve schools beyond the current state of mediocrity. Written for administrators, supervisors, teachers, parents--even politicians and corporate…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Violence, Talent Development