The case of S. Yamamura, a mentally handicapped (MH) Japanese who has become a famous artist, indicates that educators ought to concentrate upon the talents of the MH and use their interests in particular areas as a spur to further learning. (GW)

The various types of giftedness are explained, government provision (both in the U.S. and abroad) for the gifted is reviewed, and contributions of national associations to the gifted movement are pointed out. (SBH)

Investigated the influence of age and artistic inclination on the use of articulation and line quality in judging similarity and preference for simple human drawings. Children aged 4, 5, 10, and 13 years revealed articulation to be the primary criterion in similarity judgments. Preference patterns differed somewhat by age. (SKC)

The multi-dimensional thinking involved in harmonic and temporal concepts of music touch the most basic structures of the mind. Those who do not accept music as a basic in education do not understand that the study of music fulfills the intellectual needs that are being sought elsewhere in education. (Author/KM)

The paper describes efforts in other countries in seven areas of gifted education: the nature and definition of giftedness, identification, curriculum development, mentor and other out-of-school programs, special classes and schools, counseling, and teacher education. Problem areas are identified, including rural populations and underachievement.…

The author describes ways in which the arts can facilitate small group and classroom counseling for gifted students. Basic components of the guidance function are identified and five principles discussed, including an emphasis on individual behavioral processes and an orientation toward cooperation rather than compulsion. (CL)

The beginnings of education and assessment for gifted students are traced, current practice summarized in terms of tests used, requirements of state legislation noted, critical issues (such as the lack of agreement about the nature of giftedness) discussed, and recommended practices identified (such as assessment through instruction). (CL)

A summary of the educational development in the United Kingdom in the 20th century cites the growing concern for students with exceptional needs despite reluctance to use the term gifted. Government publications and their implications for gifted education are reviewed and proposals for the future are offered. (CL)

Objectives, implementation procedures, and activities of an after-school Mentor Club for gifted and talented students (grades two and three) in southern Alberta are described. A parents' group cooperates with the school in running the club. Mentors include older peers, parents, teachers, and community leaders. (JW)

Two articles address problems and issues in serving gifted military dependents. The first offers suggestions for parents, including handcarrying records, involving themselves in schools, and maintaining a positive attitude toward service life. The second article describes TAG (talented and gifted) programs at the Department of Defense Dependents…

The article reviews Guam's Gifted and Talented Education Program which serves talented students in the visual and performing arts as well as academically gifted students (K-12). GATE features cooperation with visual and performing artists and local nonprofit corporations. (CL)

The author describes activities of a weekly enrichment class providing right-brain tasks to gifted elementary students. Activities, which centered on artistic creativity, were taken from "Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain" by B. Edwards. (CL)

Parents of preschool gifted children were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward the identification process (almost half were uncertain about the system), participation in the program (transportation difficulties), administrative considerations, preschool teachers, and individual educational planning (a majority supported the IEP). (CL)

The paper summarizes literature on assessment of gifted minority students. Measurement issues are outlined, published reports of research designed to identify gifted minority students are reviewed, and various aspects of assessment of gifted minority pupils are discussed. Recommendations include being aware of cultural diversity, expanding the…

The article describes the procedures, results, and followup of a Search for Exceptional Academic Achievement involving 450 7th and 8th graders nominated by their schools or by themselves. Sixty-eight Ss achieved scores on the Washington Pre-College Test high enough for early college entrance. (CL)