This study aimed to identify the reality of gifted students' caring in Singapore and the possibility of benefiting from them in Kuwait and to prepare some suggestions and recommendations that contribute to the support of gifted students in Kuwait in light of the Singaporean experience. The study followed the descriptive comparative approach by…

This handbook incorporates the most recent thinking and cutting-edge research from a wide range of fields related to gifted education, including developmental and social psychology, the neurosciences, cognitive science, and education. It consists of six sections: (1) History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development; (2)…

This article describes recent developments in gifted education in New Zealand. Government initiatives that have resulted in professional development programs and the creation of a gifted and talented community within the Ministry of Education's Online Learning Center are discussed, and recommendations by the Working Party on Gifted Education are…

Review of the last 25 years of the author's work focuses on models for identifying and serving gifted and talented students including: (1) the Three Ring Conception of Giftedness; (2) the Enrichment Triad Model; and (3) the Schoolwide Enrichment Model. Summaries focus on the rationale supporting each model, practical applications, and possible…

Philosophy and practice in gifted education are reviewed, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive planning policy which takes into account the total experience of the gifted student and the need for a differentiated curriculum. Gifted education should include basic skills, general curriculum, talent development, and interpersonal relationships…

This international handbook provides a synthesis and critical review of the significant theory and research dealing with all aspects of giftedness. Each article is designed to reflect the state-of-the art from an international perspective, to offer a comprehensive review, and to comprise the forefront of knowledge and thought about the gifted. The…