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Peer reviewedBaum, Susan; And Others – Roeper Review, 1989
Four successful Connecticut projects which nurtured the special abilities of gifted learning-disabled children are summarized. Case studies illustrate components of the programs crucial to their success. These components include development of alternate modes for thinking and communicating; unique identification strategies; highly motivating…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
BIXLER, HAROLD H.; AND OTHERS – 1962
A COMMISSION WAS SET UP BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO IDENTIFY GIFTED STUDENTS AND TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO FIND THE BEST METHODS FOR TEACHING THEM. PILOT CENTERS IDENTIFIED THE GIFTED THROUGH TESTS AND RATINGS AND DEMONSTRATED TEACHING PROCEDURES AS LISTED IN THE SURVEY RESULTS. THESE SCHOOLS WERE SURVEYED IN 1960 TO DETERMINE WHAT PROGRAMS WERE…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Acceleration
Download full textWinebrenner, Susan; Devlin, Barbara – 2001
This digest discusses research that documents the benefits of keeping gifted students together, the advantages and disadvantages of cluster grouping, and how to implement cluster grouping strategies. It argues that cluster grouping allows educators to come much closer to providing better educational services for groups of students with similar…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cluster Grouping, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Peer reviewedKay, Sandra I. – Roeper Review, 2002
In this interview, Dr. Abraham Tannenbaum, an author and leader of numerous research projects concerning gifted and talented students, discusses homeschooling, the impact of charter schools, magnet schools, and school choice on gifted education, the Ganiech psychosocial definition of giftedness, and the development of gifted programs. (Contains 7…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Change Strategies, Charter Schools, Curriculum Development
Calgary Univ. (Alberta). Centre for Gifted Education. – 1990
This conference proceedings document on gifted education presents texts of the following papers, among others: "Developing Visual Literacy--Start It Young" (Kay Anderson); "Building Provincial Exams To Challenge the Gifted" (Dennis Belyk); "Advocacy and Lobbying: An Exercise in Persuasion" (Patricia Boyle); "Program Continuity and Curriculum…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Art Education, Creativity, Educational Practices
Lin, Shang-Ping; Sikka, Anjoo – 1992
This literature review examines and integrates research addressing visual handicap and giftedness and provides suggestions for the identification and education of gifted students with visual handicaps. The review addresses definitions of visual handicap and giftedness, characteristics of the gifted visually handicapped child, the problem of…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Braille, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedStanley, Julian C. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1991
This article traces the origin and development of special educational opportunities offered to students who are exceptionally able in mathematics, focusing on the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth at Johns Hopkins University and the Center for the Advancement of Academically Talented Youth. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Advanced Courses
Ashworth, Margaret; Osborn, Debra – Gifted Education International, 1988
The Primary Extension and Challenge Programme was developed to serve 10- to 12-year-old gifted and talented children in the state of Western Australia. This article reviews the program's historical perspective, teacher responsibilities, student identification and selection procedures, course development, teaching strategies, student projects, and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Admission Criteria, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities
Merkoski, Kay – 1988
This manual is intended to guide the development of a primary grade gifted and talented program called Project EAGLE. The program focuses on lateral enrichment, higher level cognitive domain skills, creative thinking, self-directed learning, self-awareness and acceptance, and interpersonal relationships. Students complete assignments in…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
Diezmann, Carmel M.; Watters, James J. – 1996
This paper presents a case study of Aaron, a 9-year-old Australian gifted student who has exhibited an outstanding interest and knowledge in science and mathematics, while at the same time displaying unusual behavioral and learning characteristics typified by inconsistent performance of many routine tasks. Aaron attends a moderately sized…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Cognitive Development
Calitz, L. P. – 1984
A competency-based approach to gifted education is presented which recognizes the importance of developing teaching approaches to meet the needs of individual children. The paper begins with a definition of giftedness and talent and a description of parameters in the planning and design of a curriculum for gifted pupils. Four differentiation…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Acceleration (Education), Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Teacher Education
Communicator, 1992
This document consists of the five issues of the journal issued during 1992. Articles focus on the following major topics in gifted and talented education (GATE): (1) grouping and tracking; (2) cultural diversity; (3) educational reform and cooperative learning; (4) gifted girls; and (5) young gifted children. Major articles include the following:…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Cooperative Learning
