Some of the special problems of students who are gifted but simultaneously disadvantaged because of discrimination and neglect. (RA)

The author reviews varied concepts of differentiated curricula for gifted students and identified four curricula which must be considered: the general education curriculum, the specialized curriculum, the subliminal/covert curriculum (including affective factors), and the curriculum of nonschool educative settings. Factors involved in each of the…

Issues and problems which warrant further research in the field of gifted education are addressed, focusing on research on curriculum issues, giftedness identification, components of general education important to gifted learners, acceleration and enrichment, affective needs, underachievement, disadvantaged gifted students, and equity and…

To determine the effectiveness of the Astor Program, an early intervention program for children aged 4 years and above who show unusual evidence of academic ability, 28 Astor children and 24 control children equally qualified as gifted were compared. The children were tested with the Stanford-Binet Test, the Goodenough Draw-a-Man Test, and the…

During the 1960's, a good deal of research was conducted on the psychological nature and measurement of creativity and on curriculum and instruction in the nurturing of creativity. (Author)

Various approaches to educating the gifted and talented around the world are illustrated through descriptive reviews of gifted education in selected countries, including: Australia; Poland; England, Scotland, and Wales; and Israel. Following these reviews is an examination of several issues in gifted education around the world. This examination…

The author describes his early experience with the Talented Youth Project and stresses the need for planning the total experience of the gifted student. Models for curriculum differentiation are noted. (CL)

The author discusses the concept of leadership in general and makes suggestions for developing leaders in the area of gifted child education. (CL)

The article examines the nature of leadership, ways to make leadership at the university level more effective, university training for leaders of the gifted and talented, training gifted students for leadership, and the view of leadership as a special type of giftedness. (DB)

The paper discusses the importance of developing gifted students' leadership potential to bring about world peace. Gifted children's sensitivity in social, moral, and ethical awareness should be nurtured through appropriate curricula, understanding of real-life problems, awareness of worldwide news, and direct communication with other gifted…

This paper describes world perspectives on gifted education, focusing on definitions, identification procedures, and attitudes. It then examines key areas in gifted education that require further clarification and rigorous examination. (Author/JDD)

The nature of giftedness and talent is discussed in terms of definitions and characteristics of the gifted/talented population. Research and literature on gifted/talented children is reviewed, including the work of J. Renzulli, L. Terman, and J. Goertzel. (SBH)

Curriculum planning for gifted secondary school students consists of various decisions about program goals, content, scope, sequence, integration, articulation and balance, resource use, time, space, and organization. An effective curriculum considers the total learning environment, encompassing general education, specialized education, and…

The article provides a rationale for providing gifted students with a global curriculum with such components as: peace education, cross cultural studies, thinking skills, human problems, ethics, emerging concepts, future studies, networking with students from other nations, and active problem solving. (DB)

The issues of greatest current interest in the field of gifted education are reviewed, including comprehensive curriculum planning, enhancing development of both academic and creative dimensions of giftedness, and use of non-school resources. Also discussed is nurturing future leaders among the gifted to address the world's social and scientific…