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Feldhusen, John F. – 2001
This digest paper presents a model for the education of gifted children and youth based on the concept of talent development and suggests specific ways to identify and develop talent. New conceptions of intelligence and talent developed by Sternberg, Gardner, and Gagne are noted. Feldhusen's and Wood's model of talent recognition and development…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Talent
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. – 1990
This digest was adapted from D.W. Russell, D.G. Hayes and L.B. Dockery's book, "My Child is Gifted! Now What Do I Do?". The digest is intended to give parents of gifted students an overview of characteristics of gifted children and terminology used in this field. Several definitions of giftedness are offered including one from a parent…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Child Rearing, Definitions, Gifted
Baum, Susan – 1990
This digest is derived from Susan Baum's "Being Gifted and Learning Disabled...From Definition to Practical Intervention." The learning disabled gifted are grouped into three categories: identified gifted students who have subtle learning disabilities, unidentified students whose gifts and disabilities may be masked by average…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Miller, Richard C. – 1990
This digest offers guidance in identifying and nurturing mathematical talent in children. Mathematical talent is defined and the characteristics of mathematically talented students are listed. Some mathematically talented students do not achieve well in school mathematics due to a mismatch between the student and the mathematics program. Ways that…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Elementary Secondary Education
Schwartz, Wendy – 1997
To reduce the possibility that children who do not fit stereotypical profiles of gifted children will be passed over, identifying students from diverse backgrounds for talent should be a multipronged effort. Outreach is especially important in areas when parents may be absorbed in meeting their family's immediate needs. To facilitate…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Style, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences