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Peer reviewedBoyd, Linda N. – Roeper Review, 1992
This article discusses the importance of conducting an initial needs assessment as part of gifted program development. The paper describes data collection concerning the general student body, gifted population, school district personnel, school and school district, physical setting, economic factors, community, and national and state gifted…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Needs Assessment
Peer reviewedMumford, Michael D.; And Others – Roeper Review, 1994
This paper examines cognitive capacities and dispositional characteristics that contribute to creative problem solving, including relationship generation skills, expertise, adaptability, and wisdom. The paper argues that programs for gifted and talented students should develop the beliefs, values, and motives that will encourage students to apply…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creativity, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedPoelzer, G. Harold; Feldhusen, John F. – Roeper Review, 1997
Suggests the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) as an alternative secondary program for gifted youth. After tracing the history of the IB program, comparing the IB program to other programs, and outlining the curriculum and requirements, the article shows how the IB meets the needs of gifted students. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Academically Gifted, Advanced Courses, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedWhitmore, Joanne Rand – Roeper Review, 1989
Four practitioners in the field of gifted education provide perspectives on the history of efforts to develop support for special services to the gifted disabled population. Following biographical background information, transcripts of informal interviews with participants Merle Karnes, James Gallagher, Gail Hanninen, and Waveline Starnes are…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Educational History, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedStarko, Alane J. – Roeper Review, 1990
The study investigates factors influencing the establishment, operation, and elimination of an elementary enriched/accelerated program existing from 1958-69. The program's life cycle and perceived effects on students were investigated to determine factors that may continue to affect programing for the gifted/talented. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Case Studies, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedJohnsen, Susan K.; Corn, Ann L. – Roeper Review, 1989
The paper examines the historical background, the current status, and the future possibilities of educational programing for gifted children with sensory and/or physical disabilities. Discussed are definitions, prevalence, child characteristics, identification methods, exemplary programs, obstacles, and influential trends. A model is proposed for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Demonstration Programs, Educational History, Educational Practices
