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Nature vs. Nurture: Which Is More Important to Intelligence: Genes or Environment?
Baldwin, Alexinia – Understanding Our Gifted, 2000
This brief article reviews the literature on the relative importance of genetic or environmental influences on intelligence. It concludes that: (1) giftedness has various expressions; (2) intelligence encompasses a wide range of human abilities; (3) both subjective and objective assessment techniques should be used; and (4) all ethnicities have…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cultural Influences, Environmental Influences, Ethnic Groups
A Plea for Young Gifted Children.
Smutny, Joan Franklin – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
This article presents four strategies for identifying young gifted children: recognize the limits of testing; network with parents; consider new ways of thinking about and observing giftedness, including incorporating different learning styles in teaching; and use portfolios to collect actual samples of children's work. Advantages of portfolio…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Classroom Observation Techniques, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment
Child-Centered Identification and the Hidden Child.
Harris, Carole Ruth – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
This article discusses barriers to the identification of gifted students, including linguistic function, learning style attributes, self-concept perceptions, and locus of control issues. Methods of detecting hidden giftedness are provided for each of these barriers, along with approaches to intervention. (Contains 8 references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Gifted or Not Gifted--Is That the Question?
Hansford, Susan – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
This article discusses the underrepresentation of children from minority backgrounds in gifted education and the ultimate goal of gifted education to make children's lives better. Barriers to appropriate gifted identification are discussed and include state/local requirements and inadequate identification procedures, stereotypes and racism, and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Disproportionate Representation, Educational Assessment, Educational Discrimination
G/T Identification and Sci-Fi Matchmaking: More Similar than They Should Be.
Bartek, Mary M. – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
Using a sci-fi matchmaking scenario to illustrate the fallibility of technology, this article discusses the practice of reducing a student to a series of test scores for gifted identification. The limits of testing are addressed, and student performance and behavior are urged as additional categories for identifying aptitude and achievement.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Achievement, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Collection
Surfing the Net: Identification Tools.
Berger, Sandra – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
This article discusses identification methods and practices for gifted education and barriers to appropriate identification. Internet addresses are provided for accessing federal legislation requirements, a multiple intelligences framework for identification, the Renzulli Enrichment Triad model, and 13 assessments used to identify gifted students.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Educational Assessment