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Direct linkGilger, Jeffrey W.; Hynd, George W. – Roeper Review, 2008
Developmental exceptionalities span the range of learning abilities and encompass children with both learning disorders and learning gifts. The purpose of this article is to stimulate thinking about these exceptionalities, particularly the complexities and variations within and across people. Investigators tend to view learning disabilities or…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Ability, Individual Differences, Models
Peer reviewedMorgan, Harry – Roeper Review, 1996
Howard Gardner's hypothesis of seven distinct types of intelligence is explained and each of the theorized intelligences is related to the theory of cognitive style. The article concludes that multiple intelligence theory is not about new "intelligences," but rather, a reframing of what others have defined as cognitive styles. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Style, Individual Differences, Intelligence
Peer reviewedFulkerson, Janice L. – Roeper Review, 1995
The Lawrence Township (Indianapolis, Indiana) school district has shifted from a traditional approach to programming for gifted and talented students to a talent development approach, creating a K-12 Talent Recognition and Development Program (TRAD). The program focuses on four talent areas: academic, visual/performing arts, technical/vocational,…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Differences
Peer reviewedKanevsky, Lannie – Roeper Review, 1995
A model of the sources of differences in the learning potentials of students is presented, including group differences in learning potentials between gifted and nongifted students; interindividual differences between gifted students; intraindividual differences within one gifted student; and independent and interactive contributions of…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Style, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPiechowski, Michael M. – Roeper Review, 1998
Analyzes historical and contemporary cases where outstanding achievement resulted despite the lack of a strongly supportive environment. It concludes that personal strengths of the individual are the key factor in overcoming deficiencies in environmental support. Models of Feldman, Piirto, Tannenbaum, and Gagne are applied to the development of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disadvantaged Youth, Family Environment, Gifted
Peer reviewedSternberg, Robert – Roeper Review, 1996
This article contrasts two traditions in American education affecting gifted education: Hamiltonian elitism and Jacksonian egalitarianism. It recommends instead the Jeffersonian tradition of equality of opportunity but not necessarily of outcome. Discussion is in the context of saving funding for gifted education despite the negative impact of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational History, Educational Opportunities, Educational Philosophy
