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Galbraith, Judy; Wentzel, KaTrina – Understanding Our Gifted, 2001
This article discusses the characteristics of creatively gifted children and the challenges of being creative. Ideas for fostering creativity are provided and include advocating for programs for creatively gifted children, recognizing the giftedness in creative students, differentiating instruction, and encouraging and supporting imaginative…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Advocacy, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
Runco, Mark A. – Understanding Our Gifted, 2001
This article argues that any progress we have made in understanding creativity is being threatened by the increased emphasis on objective criteria of all aspects of learning. Indicators of creative potential are discussed, including originality and flexibility. Because creativity is often intrinsically motivated, the need for appropriate…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Standards, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
Direct linkHollingsworth, Patricia – Understanding Our Gifted, 2004
This article features the University School at The University of Tulsa, which was established in 1982 as a private, full-school program for gifted students from age 3 through 8th grade. The mission of the University School is to serve as a local and national model of excellence in gifted education. The goal is for students to maximize their…
Descriptors: School Activities, Laboratory Schools, Academically Gifted, Moral Values
