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Baldwin, Alexinia Y. – 1985
The paper addresses problems in identifying giftedness in culturally diverse populations. Among topics considered are (1) the relationship of certain performance criteria to established educational models, (2) the effect of selection processes using performance criteria on identifying children from disadvantaged backgrounds, (3) the effect of…
Descriptors: Blacks, Criteria, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Education for the Gifted and Talented. – 1983
These guidelines are intended to help New York State school districts: (1) develop procedures for identifying gifted students and (2) use the information obtained through identification procedures as a basis for deciding how educational programs and services can be modified to serve the students. Initial sections of the manual define giftedness…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Development
Lightcap, Susan J. – 1985
The paper examines the uniqueness of gifted children and the problems facing them and their families as a result of the giftedness. Annotations from the literature are preceded by selected quotations from gifted children designed to reflect the research and expert opinions which follow. The first section considers the complex nature of giftedness…
Descriptors: Coping, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Adjustment
Watkins, Yvonne E. – 1984
Intended for parents of gifted and talented children as well as for teachers and administrators, the handbook provides an overview of gifted education while describing one district's program model. The district's philosophy, goals and objectives, and definition of giftedness are set forth, followed by a list of learning and behavioral…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Models
Jacobson, Vivienne – 1984
Identification and programing are central topics in the discussion of gifted learning disabled (LD) students. Characteristics of gifted LD students are described, including talent in the creative arts. Reasons for overlooking this population are noted, including their ability to compensate for their problems. The degree of giftedness and of…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Gifted, Handicap Identification, Intervention
Baldwin, Alexinia Young; Dawes, Elaine – 1983
The annotated bibliography lists approximately 100 resources (1962-82) on identification of gifted students. The research studies and conceptual papers were chosen because they represent a cross section of procedures and uses of identification instruments. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author's last name and include information on title,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Gifted
Wu, Wu-Tien; Schaffer, Eugene C. – 1981
The paper traces the history of special education programs for gifted students in Taiwan and describes the current goals and nature of gifted programs. Four areas of support from the Ministry of Education are noted: program design, teacher education, resources (publications and instructional materials), and research. The identification procedure…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Gifted, History
McCloud, Barbara K. – 1981
Characteristics of gifted minority children are considered (including a physical rather than aural learning style, external rather than internal orientation, and a preference for inductive over deductive reasoning) and requirements for training teachers to work with this population are discussed. Addressed are the importance of training regarding…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Minority Groups, Talent Identification
Baldwin, Alexinia Y., Ed.; And Others – 1978
The book presents theoretical considerations and practical recommendations concerned with school planning for gifted children who might not be identified nor have an opportunity to develop their mental capacities because of external influences such as cultural diversity, socioeconomic status, or geographic isolation. Six different approaches to…
Descriptors: Children, Community Involvement, Curriculum, Disadvantaged
Kaufmann, Felice – 1976
Intended for parents and teachers of gifted and talented children, the book discusses identification criteria and educational strategies for developing their potential. Case studies of gifted and talented children are cited and a checklist of common characteristics is provided. Suggestions are given for fostering creativity in the home; and…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Gifted, Parent Associations, Parent Role
BARRON, FRANK; TAYLOR, CLAVIN W. – 1963
SELECTED RESEARCH PAPERS FROM THREE CONFERENCES ON THE RECOGNITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC CREATIVITY ARE CONTAINED IN THIS BOOK. THE CONFERENCES WERE HELD IN 1955, 1957, AND 1959 AND WERE SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. CRITERIA USED IN SELECTING PAPERS FOR INCLUSION WERE (1) NON-TECHNICAL NATURE AND GENERAL READABILITY, (2)…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Conference Reports, Creativity, Educational Research
Barstow, Daniel; Roby, Wallace R. – 1980
The document reports activities of "Encendiendo Una Llama," a bilingual gifted and talented program serving 60 students in grades K through 6 in a school day resource room component or in an after school program. Twelve program objectives are outlined in terms of proposed activities, proposed evaluation, actual results, and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Elementary Education, Gifted, Program Descriptions
Garamella, Mary; Lang, Helene – 1980
Twelve disadvantaged behavior problem youth were interviewed, observed, and evaluated in a case study approach to determine whether their abilities could be termed gifted and talented. Among measures used were the Renzulli Rating Scale, school records, teacher evaluations, parent interviews, peer evaluation, and observations of psychomotor and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Disadvantaged Youth, Exceptional Child Research
Schroeder, Gary G.; And Others – 1977
Instructions are given for providing input into an information system on professional materials developed as a reference base to be used by those interested in the Talent Development Project of the Murray State University Teacher Corps. Included are instructions for labeling materials to be put into the system, instructions for filling out index…
Descriptors: Filing, Information Dissemination, Information Storage, Information Systems
Stock, Gary C. – 1970
The Georgia Talent Search Project FAIT (Find and Inform Talent) was established in 1966 to identify academically able but financially needy students in Georgia secondary schools. Students identified by guidance counselors were informed by FAIT personnel of the availability of funds for higher education. A source book containing pertinent…
Descriptors: College Attendance, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Financial Support
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