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Furnham, Adrian; Shahidi, Shahriar; Baluch, Bahman – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 2002
British and Iranian college students estimated their own, their parents', and their siblings' multiple intelligences scores. Men rated their IQ higher than women and believed their parents' intelligence was lower than their own. Iranian students were less skeptical and more conservative about intelligence and IQ tests. They generally gave higher…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Guskin, Samuel L.; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1992
This study, involving 158 prospective and experienced teachers' reactions to hypothetical students' patterns of giftedness, found differential predictions of success, recommendations for programing, and trait ratings for various patterns of giftedness and talent, suggesting sensitivity to "multiple intelligences." The influence of gender, race, or…
Descriptors: Gifted, Individual Differences, Intelligence, Multiple Intelligences
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Furnham, Adrian; Hosoe, Tatsuro; Tang, Thomas Li-Ping – Intelligence, 2002
College students from different cultures (213 U.S., 229 British, and 164 Japanese) estimated their own multiple IQ scores and those of their parents and siblings. Overall results show consistency in sex differences of ratings across cultures, but differences in level of estimated IQ, possibly as a result of cultural demands for modesty. Discusses…
Descriptors: College Students, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries
Sarouphim, Ketty M. – 2003
This study investigated the effectiveness of a performance-based assessment (DISCOVER (Discovering Intellectual Strengths and Capabilities through Observation while allowing for Varied Ethnic Responses)) in identifying gifted minority middle school students. Research questions focused on examining the alignment between DISCOVER and Gardner's…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, American Indians, Disproportionate Representation, Ethnic Groups
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McGrath, Diane; Cumaranatunge, Chandima; Ji, Misook; Chen, Huiping; Broce, Winston; Wright, Kathleen – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1997
Examines seven multimedia science projects in elementary and secondary schools. Discusses science attitudes and understanding, student responsibility for learning, gender equity, constructivism, multiple intelligences, learning and attitudes, and recommendations for teachers. (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Gender Issues
Gurian, Michael; Henley, Patricia – 2001
This book focuses on brain-based research to explore why boys and girls learn differently and how educators and parents can use that information to create the ultimate early childhood, elementary, or secondary classroom for both boys and girls. Part 1 of the book presents research findings from three primary points of view: (1) neurological and…
Descriptors: Brain, Change Strategies, Children, Classroom Environment
Woodward, Tessa, Ed. – Teacher Trainer, 1996
The three issues of the journal on second language teacher education include these articles: "We Need More and Different Flags" (Agnes Martin); "Dealing with Timetabling on Second Language Teacher Training Courses" (Craig Thaine); "Interview with Jill Florent"; "Haiku Idea" (Tim Hahn); "The Hidden…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Dialog Journals, Foreign Countries
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – 1997
The 30 papers presented at Wake Forest University's 1997 Annual Research Forum (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) are as follows: "To Sprint or Crawl: The Effect of Classroom Activities on Student Behavior: (R. Allen); "Generating Good Grammar: Traditional and Whole Language Approaches" (D. Alexander); "Effective Teaching…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Beginning Teachers, Biology, Citizenship Responsibility
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – 2000
This collection of papers includes: "Cheating: Ethics and Honor of High School Students" (Nick Bender); "Assessing Listening Proficiency in High School Spanish Classes" (Michelle Bennett); "Multiple Intelligences, Assessment and Achievement in Traditional High School Classes" (Kathryn Byrnes); "Who Wants To Be a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Algebra, Cheating