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Shaughnessy, Michael F.; Sak, Ugur – Gifted Education International, 2015
In this reflective conversation, Ugur Sak discusses the current "state of the art" of gifted education in Turkey. He reviews the use of enrichment, discusses acceleration and reviews curricular procedures in Turkey. He responds to questions about the identification of gifted students and discusses the age old debate of talent versus…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Gifted, Educational Assessment, Enrichment
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Renzulli, Joe; Reis, Sally; Shaughnessy, Michael F – Gifted Education International, 2014
In this reflective conversation, Dr. Joe Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis respond to questions about the newly developed Renzulli Learning System. They discuss the system in light of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) and provide information regarding its use with curriculum compacting and Renzulli's "Three Ring Conceptualization of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Academically Gifted, Curriculum Development, Internet
Dean, Joan – Gifted Education International, 1982
Teachers of regular classes containing gifted students should develop their ability to identify those gifted students, analyze their teaching approaches, assess the students' ability and developmental stage, organize the classroom into different working levels, and collaborate with other teachers to extend and elaborate the curriculum. (CL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Gifted, Mainstreaming, Student Evaluation
Hicksville Public Schools, NY. – 1981
Intended as a guide for initial program implementation, the document presents an overview on programing for gifted and talented students. Chapter 1 reviews underlying philosophy and the rationale for program development. Goals and objectives are stated along with a summary of teaching techniques and approaches for elementary and secondary…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Gifted
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 2000
This guide is intended to help schools and classroom teachers in Alberta provide successful school experiences for gifted and talented students. Section 1 focuses on program administration, including Alberta legislation, policy, and regulations; district administration of programs; and school administration of programs. Section 2 identifies an…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Creativity, Curriculum Development
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Direction de l'education francaise. – 2002
This guide is intended to help schools and classroom teachers in Alberta provide successful school experiences for gifted and talented students. Section 1 focuses on program administration, including Alberta legislation, policy, and regulations; district administration of programs; and school administration of programs. Section 2 identifies an…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Creativity, Curriculum Development
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
Sweeney, Nancy Symmes – Early Childhood News, 1995
Examines questions related to the identification of gifted children, and the special activities and accommodations that should be provided for them. Suggests that young gifted children have advanced understanding and/or performance in a variety of areas, which requires the development of a challenging curriculum and appropriate educational…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Karnes, Merle B., Ed. – 1983
Nine author-contributed papers focus on the needs of preschool gifted and talented children. M. Karnes presents "The Challenge" of educating this population, reviews characteristics of gifted/talented children, and offers guidelines for developing programs for students, including gifted minority and gifted handicapped children. A variety of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Gifted
Hiatt, Evelyn Levsky, Ed.; Covington, Jeanette, Ed. – Update on Gifted Education, 1991
This document is a "theme" issue of a quarterly serial publication. It focuses on identifying and serving gifted children from diverse populations. The first article, "Eliminating Four Barriers to the Identification of Gifted Minority Students" by Mary Frasier, notes that: (1) not every impoverished home is illiterate; (2) limited opportunities…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Bilingual Students, Curriculum Development
Harty, Harold; And Others – 1986
The evaluation report by Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (Columbus, Indiana) describes findings concerning what works and what does not work in the Academic Challenge Program, a gifted and talented education program at the elementary and middle school levels. A corollary purpose of the report is to share the evaluation plan itself,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Affective Objectives, Critical Thinking
VanTassel-Baska, Joyce – 1998
This text offers a comprehensive introduction to major topics and issues in gifted and talented education. The 28 chapters are grouped into four sections on the general nature of giftedness, program development, organization of curriculum and instruction, and excellence in education of these students. Chapters include the following titles and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Standards, Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education)