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Peer reviewedScruggs, Thomas E. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1986
The author describes his research experience in identifying potentially unique learning characteristics of gifted students. Visual imagery, mnemonics, spatial organization, and higher level verbal learning strategies are explored. Among broad conclusions reached is the perception of gifted students as active learners who spontaneously transform…
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
