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Tan, Liang See; Ponnusamy, Letchmi Devi; Lee, Shu Shing; Koh, Elizabeth; Koh, Lauren; Tan, Jing Yi; Tan, Keith Chiu Kian; Chia, Terence Titus Song An – Gifted Education International, 2020
A common pedagogical approach to foster creativity and develop talents among gifted students is after-school enrichment programs. However, in practice, there are several issues concerning the conceptualization and implementation of such programs. Since these enrichment programs are typically not part of the core curriculum and scheduled outside…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted Education, Secondary School Students, After School Programs
Renzulli, Joe; Reis, Sally; Shaughnessy, Michael F – Gifted Education International, 2014
In this reflective conversation, Dr. Joe Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis respond to questions about the newly developed Renzulli Learning System. They discuss the system in light of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) and provide information regarding its use with curriculum compacting and Renzulli's "Three Ring Conceptualization of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Academically Gifted, Curriculum Development, Internet
Birgili, Bengi; Çalik, Basak – Online Submission, 2013
The paper provides a critical overview about teaching children in regular classrooms, designing and enriching curricula for gifted children and using multiple intelligence theory as teaching mathematics by giving several examples. Teaching mathematics or science to gifted children doesn't seem easy because every student is different than each…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academically Gifted, Teaching Methods, Multiple Intelligences
Gentry, Marcia – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2009
To determine whether having a program is sufficient one must first define what is meant by "program." If by program one refers to the pullout program in the elementary school, or the afterschool enrichment program in the middle school, or the Advanced Placement program in the high school, or the hockey program, then certainly having a "program" is…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Enrichment Activities, Advanced Placement Programs, Special Needs Students
Winebrenner, Susan – 2001
This book offers teachers of all grades teaching/management strategies for providing gifted students in regular classes the enriched curriculum they need. Chapter 1 describes the learning and behavioral characteristics of gifted students, especially noting underserved groups such as gifted children from multicultural and low socioeconomic…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development

Kulik, James A.; Kulik, Chen-Lin – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1992
Meta-analytic reviews have shown that gifted students gain little from programs of minimal instructional modification (multilevel classes), more from greater modifications (cross-grade and within-class programs) and the most from those involving the greatest amount of curricular adjustment (enrichment and acceleration). (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Class Organization, Curriculum Development
Renzulli, Joseph S.; Reis, Sally M. – 1997
This book provides a detailed guide to implementing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), a research-supported model originating in special programs for gifted and talented students but not extended to school improvement across the full range of school types, levels, and demographic differences. Individual chapters address the following topics:…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Bryant, Margaret A. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1989
Gifted learners can be challenged by extending and enriching the mandated curriculum through the use of children's literature. Demonstrated is the use of the book "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" as a mechanism for learning about authorship, research skills, story evaluation, simple machines, problem solving, and technological change. (PB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
SHORE, ROBERT E. – 1964
TO PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR A SELECT GROUP OF STUDENTS, THE SAN RAFAEL PROGRAM FOR MORE ABLE LEARNERS WAS ESTABLISHED. AMONG ITS GOALS WERE PROBLEM-SOLVING FACILITY, CREATIVITY, RESPECT FOR LEARNING, AND SELF-UNDERSTANDING. THE GOALS ALSO INCLUDED KNOWLEDGE OF FACTS, IDEAS, CONCEPTS, SOCIAL SKILLS, SENSITIVITIES AND FEELING,…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Evaluation
Cardwell, Paul, Jr. – Gifted Education International, 1995
This article discusses the value of using fantasy and role playing games (FRPG) in the curriculum of gifted students. It lists ways that FRPG can supplement 26 academic subjects and develop 24 learning skills. Objections from religious groups to use of the games are addressed. Different types of games are compared. (CR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities

Welsh, Cathy – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1994
This article discusses the value of archaeological study and experiences for gifted students. It briefly describes a summer camp program and archaeology activities at the Ohio Governor's Institute for the Gifted and Talented. Guidelines are offered for fitting archaeology into the curriculum and/or enriching the curriculum with archaeology. (DB)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Curriculum Development, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education

Shade, Richard A. – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1999
Describes a three-week summer course on humor for gifted high school students. Outlines 10 reasons for studying humor and describes the development of the course and activities during each of the three weeks. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted

Reis, Sally M.; Purcell, Jeanne H. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1993
This study examined effects of three increasing levels of curriculum compacting on the instructional practices of 470 elementary school teachers with gifted students in regular classes. Teachers were able to eliminate between 24% and 70% of the curriculum across content areas for more capable students but required assistance in designing…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Duarte Unified School District, CA. – 1964
THE DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP GREATER SELF-DIRECTION, CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND A DEGREE OF SKILL IN ALL AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM RELATIVE TO THE STUDENTS' ABILITIES. THE SELECTION OF STUDENTS SHOULD BE BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL TEST, A SCORE AT OR ABOVE THE 98TH PERCENTILE ON A GROUP TEST OF…
Descriptors: Consultants, Curriculum Development, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Education
WOMACK, MARGARET; AND OTHERS – 1963
A PROGRAM PROVIDING TALENTED CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE THE FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH GRADES IN 2 YEARS IS GIVEN. ENRICHMENT GROUPS ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN WHO WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM ACCELERATION. THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO DEVELOP BASIC SKILLS, HABITS OF EFFECTIVE THINKING, CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELF-KNOWLEDGE,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration, Curriculum Development, Elementary Schools