The authors discuss initial results of an investigation of the future images of 200 gifted and talented adolescents. (CL)

The author considers limits to the learning of gifted students, suggests 15 guidelines for the identification process in the 1980s, describes the need for new instructional methodologies, and cites the need for a vigorous image of the future in gifted education. (CL)

A variety of ways for teaching children to study the future have been suggested with the emphasis on the ability to solve problems creatively. (RK)

The author examines his ideas on gifted education, identifying those which have gained momentum (such as future problem solving and mentors), those whose time will come (including intergenerational learning), and those whose time may not come (such as creative activities for the elderly). (CL)

The authors describe practice problems of the 1977-78 Future Problem Solving Program (involving gifted students from fourth to twelfth grade) to illustrate the Osborne-Parnes problem solving model for developing creativity instructional materials. (SBH)

Through a brief review of studies correlating the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and standard intelligence measures, the author seeks to demonstrate that creativity and intelligence are not synonymous. He espouses Viktor Lowenfeld's concept of "Creative Intelligence" and describes the Future Problem Solving Program as a way to…

Described is an evaluation of a career development institute on the images of the future of 191 gifted adolescents. It is explained that the institute provided opportunity for individual study of specific areas of societal problems, career opportunities in these problem areas, and varied methods of solving the problems. The two broad areas focused…

After a brief historical review of the place of creativity in educational programs, this article argues that we are moving into a new phase in educational thinking about the role of creativity in education. Educational objectives now include many aspects of creative behavior. The use of textbooks, supplementary materials, tests, and training…

The article suggests ways parents and teachers can help gifted, talented, and creative children to learn about the future and plan careers. (DLS)

This summary of a 1978 article presents four approaches to preparing gifted children's thinking for the future, such as showing clear relationships between their learning and potential future careers and learning about future work options. A 1989 update then emphasizes such needs as computer and technological literacy, expanded mentor programs,…

Two projects have been designed to help gifted students enlarge, enrich, and make more accurate their images of the future. (BD)

Combining the strengths of futurism and creative education is necessary to prepare today's students for the world of tomorrow, but retooling in such areas as instructional materials and procedures, tests, assessment, statements of objectives, etc. will be necessary. (DS)

Two programs are described: the first, the Future Problem Solving Program, is an interdisciplinary approach to studying and solving future problems. The second, Quality Circles, originally a management technique, has been implemented in schools to improve motivation, attendance, learning, and quality of life. (Author/LC)