Paper presented at the International Seminar on Experimental Research in Music Education (University of Reading, Reading, England, July 9-16, 1968).

Issues in student placement, particularly of economically disadvantaged gifted students, are addressed. After a brief review of the legislative history of efforts to identify and serve this population, the conceptual framework of two diverse theoretical positions, decision theory and justice as fairness, is examined. Decision theory is considered…

The "mini-unit" focuses on the hobby of antiques and collectibles for gifted students. Among 10 objectives listed for the unit are to exhibit elaboration of ideas, use visual imagery, and learn social courtesies by working with older people in the community. Activities emphasize brainstorming, writing, conducting interviews, going on…

The presentation reviews research on the status of special educational programs for gifted and talented students in Taiwan. The effects of special class settings on gifted students' anxiety levels as well as on their self concept are considered. The author suggests that the studies cited do not demonstrate negative effects of special classes:…

Creative arts programing for gifted and talented elementary students has incorporated academics (ecology, mathematics, history, genealogy, computer science, and independent research) into activities such as puppetry, creative drama, storytelling, dance, music, pottery, and poetry. The arts classes have been popular with students, parents,…

Several definitions of giftedness have been used to identify culturally different gifted children. Traditional notions of giftedness have focused on high degrees of intellectual ability, special talent, or innate ability in a particular area. A more liberal definition would include any children identified by professionally qualified persons who,…

Intended to provide teachers with information about research in creativity, the book reviews practical considerations involved in the education of gifted and talented children. The first section analyzes difficulties and issues in defining creativity, including a review of models of creative thinking. The second chapter briefly reviews…

This paper briefly summarizes four years of research on career decisions in a large sample (997) of high-ability women. The research focused on career choice and career choice change in these young women during the time when these decisions were being made. A variety of background questions were included in the survey instrument, including family…

Characteristics of young gifted children are set forth and discussed are implications for sex education. Indicators of extraordinary ability are listed for parents and professionals; and motivational, creativity, leadership, and psychosocial characteristics are described. Also reviewed are possible problems (such as gullibility, stubborness, and…

Basic assumptions regarding the process of identifying gifted children for special preschool programs are examined in light of traditional and contemporary definitions of giftedness. Uses and limitations of various identification techniques are discussed with an emphasis on approaches which are being used currently to identify gifted preschoolers.…

DESCRIPTIONS OF 18 DIFFERENT HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHICH ARE PLANNING OR HAD IN OPERATION PROGRAMS FOR SUPERIOR AND TALENTED STUDENTS AS OF JULY 1960 ARE INCLUDED. THE STATES INVOLVED ARE CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, OREGON, SOUTH CAROLINA, VERMONT, AND WASHINGTON. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE…

TALENT WAS BROADLY DEFINED TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS OF CONSTRUCTIVE HUMAN ENDEAVOR. DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT THROUGH RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION WAS ATTEMPTED. EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES AND PROCEDURES USED BY THE SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP MANY DIVERSIFIED TALENTS OF PUPILS IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM SITUATIONS WERE DESCRIBED. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PRESENTLY PROVIDE…

THE 1964 WORKSHOP ON THE ACADEMICALLY TALENTED AT SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE WAS GIVEN GRADUATE CREDIT. THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE SESSION WROTE ARTICLES ON THE PROCEEDINGS THAT WERE COMPILED INTO A BOOKLET TO HELP ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GIFTED. ONE OF THE AREAS DISCUSSED WAS IDENTIFICATION. SOME OF THE…

PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMICALLY TALENTED CHILDREN SHOULD BE BUILT ON A SOUND PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PROGRAM ARE STATED SPECIFICALLY IN LINE WITH THE OVERALL GOAL. PROGRAMS NOW IN OPERATION ARE MENTIONED. SOME AREAS OF PARTICULAR VALUE TO THE ACADEMICALLY TALENTED ARE--PROBLEM SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING, BASIC SKILLS,…

TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE TALENT IN THE FOURTH GRADE WERE CONSIDERED--THE NEED TO OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES WHICH TEACHERS EXPERIENCE IN CREATIVE GUIDANCE, AND THE NEED TO DEVELOP WAYS OF COUNTERACTING A SLUMP IN CREATIVE THINKING. EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECTS SHOWED STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT GAINS ON NONVERBAL…