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Haisley, Fay B.; Wilhelmi, George – 1979
Part of a 10 booklet series on talented and gifted education, the booklet discusses educational policy for gifted and talented students, focusing on the state of Oregon. The ways in which board members and administrators collaborate to formulate policy for talented and gifted programs are examined, and typical steps in developing a policy are…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Shipley, Edward G. – 1978
A screening model to identify gifted elementary students (grades 3 through 5) was evaluated to reduce the inefficient use of the school psychologist's time. The screening devices used to select children for the final criterion measure were (1) training, observation, and nomination by teachers; (2) orientation and the use of a sociometric technique…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Gifted
DAVIS, FREDERICK B.; LESSER, GERALD S. – 1960
A TEST OF SCIENCE APTITUDE WAS CONSTRUCTED AND PRELIMINARY EVIDENCE OF ITS VALIDITY OBTAINED BY INDIVIDUAL ADMINISTRATION TO 58 GIFTED, 6- AND 7-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN. TWO FORMS OF A 91-ITEM HUNTER SCIENCE APTITUDE TEST WERE CONSTRUCTED. ITEMS INCLUDED IN THESE TESTS WERE DESIGNED TO MEASURE THE ABILITY--(1) TO RECALL SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION, (2) TO…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Elementary School Students, Gifted
RAAB, GEORGE E. – 1964
IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS IN BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, WAS MADE BY INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TESTING, EVIDENCES OF ACHIEVEMENT, AND TEACHER OPINION. GIFTED STUDENTS WERE PLACED IN SMALL, HOMOGENEOUS CLASSES. SPECIAL TEACHERS AND MATERIALS, SPECIAL SERVICES OTHER THAN TEACHING, AND SPECIAL LIBRARY FACILITIES WERE PROVIDED. TEACHERS ATTENDED…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Elementary Education, Enrichment, Gifted
Philadelphia Public Schools, PA. – 1965
THE AIM WAS TO DETERMINE THE ACCURACY OF TEST SCORES IN PREDICTING FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT. A SOMEWHAT SHARPER AGREEMENT WAS FOUND BETWEEN EARLY PREDICTIVE FACTORS AND SCHOOL MARKS IN GRADE 9 THAN BETWEEN THESE FACTORS AND SCHOOL MARKS IN GRADES 11 AND 12. TWO REASONS FOR THIS DIFFERENCE ARE CITED. IF A PREDICTION FOR A PUPIL IS MADE AT GRADE 6, A…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Achievement, Aptitude Tests, High School Students
TANNENBAUM, ABRAHAM J. – 1962
RECENT TRENDS IN EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED ARE PRESENTED. PROVISIONS FOR GIFTED STUDENTS ARE TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND, HOWEVER EMPHASIS SHOULD BE SHIFTED FROM MERELY PROMOTING THE NEEDS OF THE GIFTED TO SOLIDIFYING THE GAINS ALREADY MADE IN THIS DIRECTION. ENRICHMENT BRINGS NEW DISCIPLINES INTO THE CURRICULUM, AND NEW COURSES ARE DEVELOPED IN SUCH…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Computer Programs, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
SILVER, BAWLEY; SIMON, CAROL T.
USING ART AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION AND EXPRESSION, THE DEAF OR APHASIC CHILD CAN REMEMBER, IMAGINE, ASSOCIATE, GENERALIZE, AND EVALUATE WITHOUT LANGUAGE. PAINTING CAN ENABLE HIM TO DISCOVER AND TEST HIS POWERS, AND THUS MEET HIS EMOTIONAL NEEDS AS WELL AS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HIS AESTHETIC GROWTH. THE CHILD MAY SHOW UNEXPECTED TALENT AND…
Descriptors: Aphasia, Art Education, Art Expression, Deafness
Whipple, Guy M., Ed. – 1924
The document contains approximately 30 author contributed chapters and papers on the education for and research prior to 1924 on gifted students. Section I contains general reports and summaries; while Section II focuses on special studies on the areas of the physical and mental traits, educational achievements, case studies, physical condition…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research
Lacy, Grace – 1979
The booklet considers the nature of creativity in children and examines classroom implications. Among the topics addressed are the following: theories about creativity; research; developments in brain research; the creative process; creative problem solving; the Structure of Intellect Problem Solving (SIPS) model; a rationale for creativity in the…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education
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Frasier, Mary M.; And Others – 1977
Positive approaches to the administration and management of programs for culturally diverse gifted and talented children are suggested. An administrator offers five suggestions for building an atmosphere for culturally diverse gifted students. Teaching dimensions for this population are identified, and curriculum planning and teaching strategies…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Methods, Educational Programs
Milne, Bruce G.; Lindekugel, Karen J. – 1976
Developed particularly for vocational educators, guidance and counseling personnel, and directors of gifted education programs, this booklet (brochure) is intended to bring about a greater awareness of the occupational opportunities for gifted and talented students through vocational education. Initial discussion focuses on definition and need for…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Counselor Role, Educational Needs
Price, William O.; And Others – 1976
The goal of this project is to develop a school-based instructional program to maximize unique talents in students. A step-by-step report on the project development is presented from the identification of clear achievable goal, through the on-going process of implementation and evaluation of results to synthesizing the concept and establishing it…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Educational Diagnosis, Inservice Teacher Education, Needs Assessment
Goldman, Nancy T. – 1977
Intended for gifted/talented staff members, the document provides a collection of curriculum ideas and suggestions for activities, books, and articles related to education of gifted and talented children. Included are materials (outlines, tables, diagrams, and articles) on the following topics: facts about famous individuals; introduction of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Kyrene Elementary School District 28, Tempe, AZ. – 1975
The proposed gifted and talented program for grades K-8 of the Kyrene School District (Tempe, Arizona) is described. It is explained that the program is based on a philosophy emphasizing human individual potentialities. The curriculum is said to be personalized, utilizing a seminar-resource center approach. Characteristics of exceptionally…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Philosophy, Educational Programs
Hoyt, Kenneth B.; Hebeler, Jean R. – 1973
Presented are 11 invited papers on career education for gifted and talented students. An introduction to career education and to the gifted and talented is provided in two papers, of which one paper is on current status and approaches in career education, and the other is on current status and approaches to the gifted and talented. Considered in…
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Exceptional Child Education
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