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Peer reviewedTomlinson, Carol Ann; And Others – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1997
Reports findings from case studies of eight gifted minority children in second and third grade who participated in a Project START (Support To Affirm Rising Talent). Discusses factors that promoted and discouraged success in the regular classroom and in transition to special services for gifted learners. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student), Educational Strategies
Haensly, Patricia A.; Lee, Kyung Sook – Gifted Education International, 2000
To explore cultural influences on giftedness, a study was conducted of 20 culturally diverse children (ages 3-5) attending a specialized summer program for bright preschoolers. Observed behaviors are described, illustrated by examples in context, categorized as to epistemological orientation, and related to Gibson's human behavior hallmarks.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
Download full textMonaco, Theresa; Goodner, Jane – 1989
Case studies are presented of three gifted students, indicating the social and academic problems which are standing in the way of their potential development. The students include a Vietnamese-American ninth-grade girl who has difficulty with English and does not feel accepted by other students, an underachieving seventh grade boy who speaks out…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Cultural Differences
Harris, Carole Ruth – 1990
The problems of accurately identifying and serving giftedness are vastly compounded with children of new immigrant families. Linguistic and cultural complications, economic and attitudinal factors, sociocultural peer-group expectations, cross-cultural stress, intergenerational conflict, and school system conflict frequently deflect efforts to…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences
Tuttle, Frederick B., Jr. – 1978
The author examines research in the field and answers questions about educating gifted and talented students. (Sections focus on the following topics: characteristics of gifted individuals; identification procedures (including standardized group tests, creativity tests, and parent nomination); recommended identification procedures; misconceptions…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Cultural Differences, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education
Cross-Cultural Study of Teachers' Attitudes toward Gifted Children and Programs for Gifted Children.
Tirri, Kirsi A.; Tallent-Runnels, Mary K.; Adams, Aida Medina – 1998
A study compared the attitudes of 91 regular teachers, 124 second year pre-service teachers, and 91 gifted program teachers from Finland and the United States toward gifted children and gifted programs. Results indicated significant differences between cultures and among teacher types. American teachers were more favorable toward special services…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
St. Jean, David – National Research on the Gifted and Talented, 1996
This paper discusses the challenges of identifying gifted students from underrepresented or special populations. Reasons for underrepresentation of students from special populations are reviewed and include biases in standardized testing, underreferral of students from diverse cultural and ethnic groups to gifted programs by teachers, and the…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Disproportionate Representation
Silverman, Linda Kreger, Ed. – Understanding Our Gifted, 1991
This document consists of six issues of a newsletter subtitled "Dedicated to Helping Gifted Children Reach their Full Potential." These issues focus on personality types, program administration, creativity, counseling, the arts, and cultural diversity. Feature articles have the following titles and authors: "A World of Difference: Children and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Art, Child Rearing, Counseling Techniques
Idaho State Dept. of Education. Special Education Section. – 1997
This manual for Idaho school districts covers the identification, assessment, and educational needs of students (ages 5-18) who show intellectual promise, specific academic performance, leadership, and creativity or talent in the visual or performing arts. The manual also addresses the needs of underserved students who are gifted, including rural…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Creativity, Cultural Differences
Cannon, Michael, Ed. – Tempo, 1999
This document consists of the four issues of "Tempo," the newsletter of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT), published during 1999. Each issue focuses on a specific theme, including distinguished achievement programs, Hispanic issues in gifted education, creativity, and gifted children in the new millennium. Articles…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Creativity, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
PDF pending restorationFord, Donna Y. – 1994
This report describes barriers to the successful recruitment and retention of African American students in gifted education programs and services, and offers recommendations for ensuring successful recruitment and retention of this population. Barriers to recruitment identified include: inadequate identification practices, too little attention…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Black Students
