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Providing for Gifted Children in a Secondary School.
Downes, Peter – Gifted Education International, 1982
Gifted children in regular schools can be served without excessive costs in three ways: withdrawal for special lessons; acceleration, especially differential acceleration in which students may take some lessons with an older group while still remaining identified with their own age group; and enrichment provided within the normal lesson framework.…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Delivery Systems, Enrichment, Gifted
The Education of Mathematically Gifted Pupils in Czechoslovakia.
Odvarko, Oldrich; Trojak, Jan – Gifted Education International, 1989
An account of the educational system for mathematically gifted students in Czechoslovakia is presented. Three components are described: compulsorily optional and facultative mathematical school subjects taught in basic and secondary schools, special mathematical classes of the basic schools and the gymnasiums, and such mathematical competitions as…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Competition, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
A Pull-Out Gifted Program in Singapore.
Lim, Tock Keng; Tan, Liang See – Gifted Education International, 1997
Describes the pull-out gifted program at the Chinese High School in Singapore, which provides talented students with a differentiated and enriched curriculum in mathematics, science, and computer science. Other program aspects include a mentoring program and a creative computing camp. The program is seen as combining the advantages of both full-…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Computer Science, Enrichment Activities, Foreign Countries
A Secondary School Journey: Programming for Gifted Students at a Catholic High School in Canada.
Leroux, Janice A. – Gifted Education International, 1997
A study investigated the academic and social development of 25 Canadian gifted students (ages 12-14) in a congregated class at a Catholic high school. Results found the students enjoyed being educated with their gifted peers and valued the competition. The effects of the class on the students' self-esteem are also discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Catholic Schools, Competition, Foreign Countries
The Changing Nature of Giftedness: An Examination of Various Strategies for Provision.
Wallace, Belle; Pierce, Jenny – Gifted Education International, 1992
This article discusses various kinds of curriculum provision for gifted students, including pull-out extension and enrichment programs, special schools and special classes, and special programs integrated within classes. The use of the terms "enrichment" and "extension" is also examined. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Programs for Gifted Children in Israel.
Burg, Blanka – Gifted Education International, 1988
Education of the gifted in Israel is described, focusing on its historical background, aims, definitions, pupil identification, programs, curriculum, and teachers. Programs consist of special classes, morning and afternoon enrichment groups, and two associations: The Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Science, and Programs for the Promotion…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
The Evaluation of a Pullout Program for Gifted Children in Israel.
Rosemarin, Shoshana – Gifted Education International, 2001
Students, peers, teachers, principals, and parents (total N=180) responded to a questionnaire concerning a pullout program for gifted students in Israel. The questionnaire focused on the identification of the gifted, the level of parent involvement, teaching styles in the program, problems related to separation from home schools, relationships…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries