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The Scenario of Gifted Education in Brazil
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Wechsler, Solange Muglia; Fleith, Denise de Souza – Cogent Education, 2017
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of gifted education in Brazil. A scenario of the education of the gifted is presented, including the official concept of giftedness as well as programs and services available to emphasize important contributions to the area. Although there are considerable advances regarding policies, practices,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academically Gifted, Talent Development, Educational Practices
Gifted Education: Changing Conceptions, Emphases and Practice
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Matthews, Dona J.; Dai, David Yun – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2014
Gifted education is leading an interdisciplinary paradigm shift moving education out of its historic role of entrenching systemic inequities. It is a crucible for pioneering investigations of optimal human development and provides a vehicle for increasing social equity. We review changing conceptions of intelligence, motivation and creativity, and…
Descriptors: Gifted, Educational Practices, Ability, High Achievement
A World-Class Education: Learning from International Models of Excellence and Innovation
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Stewart, Vivien – ASCD, 2012
Typical comparisons of schools in the United States to those in other countries ignore critical factors and overlook potential lessons learned. But here's a book that reveals what the best schools from around the world are doing to educate students for a rapidly changing innovation-based world. Find out that American education has not "gotten…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Education, Educational Innovation, Comparative Education
Mapping Out New Directions? Or Using the Same Roadmap?
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Riley, Tracy L. – Gifted Child Today, 2001
This article discusses the directions being taken in gifted education in New Zealand. It examines current policies regarding gifted education and outlines key educational principles. Recommendations are made in the areas of national leadership, local policies, increased resources, assessment, professional development, parental involvement,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Practices, Educational Principles
What Is This Thing Called Giftedness, and How Do We Develop It? A Twenty-Five Year Perspective.
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Renzulli, Joseph S. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1999
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…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Definitions, Educational History, Educational Practices
Reflective Conversation with Dorothy Sisk.
Seevers, Randy; Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Gifted Education International, 2003
In this interview, Dorothy Sisk discusses gifted education, teacher education, gifted identification, encouraging gifted girls, on-line teacher education, and support services for beginning teachers, family involvement, social and emotional needs of the gifted, gifted minority students, vocational occupational awareness for gifted students,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Career Awareness, Educational Improvement, Educational Practices