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Miller, Phyllis, Ed. – Mensa Research Journal, 2002
This journal issue presents four major articles on cultural diversity issues in the education of gifted students. The first article is "An Alternative Approach to the Identification of Gifted Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners" by Carol S. Lidz and Sheila L. Macrine. It evaluates a dynamic assessment approach to…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Style, Comparative Education, Creativity
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Linan-Thompson, Sylvia; Jean, Raynice E. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Considers the relationship between disability and cultural diversity in a discussion of parent perceptions and participation, disability as a culturally and socially constructed phenomenon, differing ways of dealing with a disability, and differing methods of communication. Recommendations based on research and practice are offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1991
This report provides information on 25 national educational research and development centers. The description of each center contains the name and address of the grantee, the director(s), affiliated organizations, a detailed abstract of its mission and activities, and a list of key personnel. The following centers are included: (1) National…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Cultural Differences
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Gallagher, James J. – Exceptional Children, 1988
A national agenda for the education of gifted students should focus on three areas of unmet needs: the educational needs of the underserved gifted, including underachievers, young gifted, and culturally diverse gifted; a program quality support network, emphasizing research, development, demonstration, and leadership training; and collaborative…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Cooperation, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs
Frasier, Mary M. – 1992
This chapter examines trends and issues concerning inequities in participation by ethnic/minority children in gifted education programs. The first section provides a brief historical perspective on past trends and issues concerned with the identification of gifted ethnic/minority students. Theories of cultural deficits, cultural differences,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Access to Education, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1994
Three types of research summaries comprise this loose-leaf compendium: "topical synthesis,""closeups," and "snapshots." The single topical synthesis is entitled "Fostering Intercultural Harmony in Schools" (Kathleen Cotton). Closeups consist of brief definitions and essential research findings on the following topics: "Developing Employability…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Cross Age Teaching, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships
Benton, Jean E., Ed.; Swami, Piyush, Ed. – World Council for Curriculum and Instruction, 2007
The 10th Triennial World Conference of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) was held September 10-15, 2001 in Madrid, Spain. The theme of the conference was "Cultures of Peace." Thirty-four papers and presentations are divided into nine sections. Part I, Tributes to the Founders of WCCI, includes: (1) Tribute to Alice…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Undergraduate Students
Kallas, Anmarie, Ed. – 1994
This 1994 directory of project abstracts provides an overview of the ongoing efforts of researchers supported by the Division of Innovation and Development of the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. Abstracts of 236 projects are separated into 10 sections according to the primary focus of the study. The 10 sections are: (1) assessment and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Computer Software, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems
DeCarme, Judi, Ed.; Orkwis, Raymond, Ed. – 1997
This directory abstracts more than 180 projects funded during Fiscal Year 1996 by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Research to Practice Division. Projects developed under four major program areas are described: (1) research; (2) technology, educational media, and materials; (3) serious emotional disturbance;…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Computer Software, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems