This paper describes use of a folklore and community history collecting guide, appropriate for use with gifted children, called Golden Days. The Golden Days form covers demographic variables and major genres of folklore. Procedures are outlined for conducting a sample classroom interview, identifying interview subjects, conducting interviews,…

This interview with Carolyn Callahan, an expert in gifted education, examines the process of program evaluation and other topics. It discusses how often evaluations should be done, differences between evaluating a relatively new program and a well-established program, inappropriate evaluation practices, program features parents should look for,…