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Introduction to Gifted Education. 2nd Edition
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Roberts, Julia Link, Ed.; Inman, Tracy Ford, Ed.; Robins, Jennifer H., Ed. – Prufrock Press, 2022
Now in its Second Edition, "Introduction to Gifted Education" presents a well-researched yet accessible introduction to gifted education, focusing on equity and supporting diverse learners. Inclusive in nature, this essential text is filled with varied perspectives and approaches to the critical topics and issues affecting gifted…
Descriptors: Gifted Education, Student Diversity, Standards, Social Development
Response to "Varieties of Intellectual Talent."
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VanTassel-Baska, Joyce – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1997
Responding to "Varieties of Intellectual Talent" (Julian C. Stanley), this article discusses key components of talent development models that schools need to adopt in educating gifted children, including appreciation and response to individual differences, emphasis on the cultivation of the intellect to nurture abilities, and appreciation for…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Teaching to Foster Talent Development.
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Imison, Katrina – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
Provides vignettes of three Australian gifted elementary students who attended a grade 2/3 class of gifted and talented students and discusses the class's curriculum and activities. The role of the teacher in challenging, motivating, and encouraging the development of each child's individual interests is highlighted. (CR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Interview with Joyce VanTassel-Baska.
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Olszewski-Kubilius, Paula – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2001
This interview with Joyce VanTassel-Baska discusses the growth of talent search programs to identify highly gifted students via the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the role of computer technology in what can be offered to gifted students. Also identified are key characteristics of gifted elementary, middle, and secondary school programs. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies
The Call for Raising Standards: Promising Responses.
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Alvoid, Lee – Gifted Child Today, 2002
This article examines how a state, a district, and a local school in Texas are making steps toward meeting the first recommendation (setting challenging curricular standards) of the 1993 national report "National Excellence: A Case for Developing America's Talent". Specific performance standards for students are listed and standard…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
An Enrichment Model: A Study of Developing a Pilot Program for Gifted Students.
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Tsai, Den-Mo – 1997
This paper first reviews the development of gifted education in Taiwan over the last two decades and discusses the problems facing gifted education, including conservative definition-identification, the negative impact of entrance examinations, and curricula that are not challenging. The development of a pilot program for highly capable primary…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Creativity, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Enrichment
Nurturing the Gifts and Talents of Primary Grade Students.
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