The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current status of the development of sustainable humanistic education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province, 2) to develop strategies for the sustainable development of humanistic education in higher vocational colleges in Hunan Province, and 3 to evaluate the effectiveness of the…

In gifted education, the relationship between policy and practice can be greatly influenced by individuals within school contexts. The perspectives of school leaders and teachers influence both the interpretation and execution of gifted policies. The New South Wales Department of Education's High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy is…

Now in its Second Edition, "Introduction to Gifted Education" presents a well-researched yet accessible introduction to gifted education, focusing on equity and supporting diverse learners. Inclusive in nature, this essential text is filled with varied perspectives and approaches to the critical topics and issues affecting gifted…

By reading and analyzing related studies, this article investigates methods for humanizing child education in terms of teacher-student interaction. It is hoped that this study will allow teachers to understand the essence of child education, to become better educators and humanizing child education, so that students can develop a healthy body and…

The goal of this article is to convey a summary of research and conversation on talent development on the part of a small group of European and American researchers who participated in the Inaugural American European Research Summit in Washington. In the final hours of the summit, participants discussed the state of research on talent development…

The purpose of this critical, heuristic case study was to explore the phenomenon of giftedness as experienced by African American males through the exploration and analysis of their schooling experiences while also raising their level of awareness about what it means to be a gifted African American male as a result of interactions with the…

Javits Gifted and Talented Education Program has provided a wealth of knowledge on culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) gifted learners and how to support teachers in their work with CLD students. This study examined five impactful Javits projects through qualitative inquiry centered on how innovative practice takes root or not. Using…

Research suggests that experts and beginners use qualitatively different writing processes when given the same text to write. Throughout their writing, experts tend to create a network of executive, structural, and content problems that they continually refine and coordinate as they bring the text to fruition. Novices, in contrast, tend to focus…

This narrative presents the educational route followed by an Intel Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) winner who was not always recognized for his scientific abilities. Factors contributing to the success of this gifted student are presented, as well as his creative insights for solving the problem that gave rise to the winning project.…

This article addresses the current knowledge base on the talent development process and suggests new direction for continued research and development. It presents current understandings about talent development both from a conceptual and operational vantage point. It also links the research bases of creativity and talent development. (Contains…

Discusses American attitudes toward education for the gifted, minority attitudes toward testing, economic correlates of giftedness, educational strategies for financing the education of the gifted, and present and future policies. (CMG)

Interconnects numerous conceptual threads in the field of giftedness, such as performance, achievement, competence, outcomes, metacognition, creativity, and making connections. Addresses the influence of different factors on the progressive nature of talent development and the need to differentiate curriculum. (CR)

This book reviews past developments within the field of gifted education and identifies the current trends, issues, and beliefs to be faced in the 21st century. The book is organized to provide a framework for those who are responsible for nurturing the development of gifts and talents in the home, school, and community. Specific chapters address:…

This booklet discusses and provides suggestions for meeting the educational needs of gifted girls. The first chapter, "The Needs of Gifted Girls," describes the problem of underachievement among gifted girls and strategies that educators can use to support individuality, reduce perfectionism, encourage freedom, recognize socioeconomic and ethnic…

A team of early childhood teacher education faculty developed the 3-D talent development model of teacher education, blending theory and research from many sources. These sources include research on talent development, nonuniversal development, and roles of teachers and their professional growth. The faculty integrated constructs from these…