Project Advance allows academically well-prepared high-school seniors to enroll in Syracuse University freshman courses that are taught in their own schools by their teachers, with in-service training provided for the high-school instructors involved. Course offerings include English, psychology, biology, calculus, chemistry, computer engineering,…

European research and practice in gifted education vary by country, because of political, economical, and ideological influences. This paper examines activities in eastern and western European countries, emphasizing research activities in the Federal Republic of Germany, and outlines such controversial factors as equality of chances,…

The Super Saturday Program for gifted children (ages 2-18) at Purdue University includes noncredit courses in all academic curricular areas plus a preschool program, college credit courses for secondary students, and a parenting course. Teacher selection and training are discussed and statistics are presented evaluating student progress following…

Contrasts the complaints of a class of gifted students about Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities" with their teacher's discomfort at sitting through the long and tedious movie "Brazil." (NKA)

When selecting instructional materials and curricula for developing critical television viewing skills with gifted students, teachers should consider: the track record of the materials; media experience of the students; and other visual stimuli in the classroom. The teacher's and parents' roles identified in the materials should also be…

It is suggested that most successful creators are polymaths, and that polymathy is essential to their creativity. This necessitates reintegrating the curriculum, emphasizing the arts and literature as equal to the sciences. The development of a common body of "tools of thought" applicable to a range of disciplines is proposed. (Author/KM)

Five expert teachers in gifted education and ten teachers without specialized training were compared on perceptions of and provision for gifted students. Responses differed markedly in allocation of responsibility for learning, depth of suggested activities, general organizational schema, programming of academic subjects, perception of the…

Students enrolled in high school "college prep" English courses (N=107) were compared to students enrolled in "regular" English courses (N=95). The gifted students were employed fewer hours, reported fewer incidents of conflict among family members, and rated the quality of their family relationships significantly higher than nongifted students.…

The School Attitude Measure was administered to 119 intellectually gifted students, grades 4-9. Results indicated that the students had very positive feelings and perceptions about their school performance and experiences, a good self-concept and confidence in their academic ability, and positive feelings about their interpersonal relationships.…

Analysis of cognitive, psychoanalytical, and moral development theories of J. Piaget, O. Rank, E. Erikson, L. Kohlberg, D. Elkind, and C. Gilligan revealed teaching strategies for gifted adolescents which involve encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills; supporting student interests; developing students' positive self-esteem; exposing…

A Challenge Committee comprised of the school librarian, principal, counselor, a district consultant, and teachers developed a junior high school gifted program that incorporated student interests, teacher talent, and community resources. The program's success stemmed from opportunities for teacher ownership, administrative support, parent and…

Effective use of microcomputers with gifted students requires that educators consider long- and short-range program goals, select software carefully, and integrate microcomputer functions into the overall curriculum. Microcomputers are not a panacea for the gifted, but their proper use may enhance instruction and stimulate learning. (JHZ)

The Center for the Advancement of Academically Talented Youth demonstrates the contribution that colleges can make to the education of students who are ready for a level and pacing of instruction not available in the schools. This Johns Hopkins University program is described. (Author/MLW)

Explains a project where urban gifted students designed and wrote a 62-page activity resource book for children. Participants (aged K-junior high) visited the marsh, researched topics, and created activities for inclusion in the book. Teachers believe that the writers used creative abilities, problem-solving, and higher levels of thinking in this…

Discussion of role of the school library in the academic life of the gifted/talented student highlights characteristics of gifted students which relate to library services, teaching library skills and research techniques, and other library activities (author interviews, library aides, reading encouragement). A 95-item bibliography of library…