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Direct linkTamra Stambaugh; Elizabeth Covington; Emily L. Mofield – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2025
The focus of this article is on the development of expertise in interpreting literature within English Language Arts (ELA). Experts and novices differ significantly in how they approach problems and acquire information, with experts demonstrating more sophisticated pattern recognition, nuances, and conceptual understandings and approaches than…
Descriptors: Language Arts, English Curriculum, Expertise, Experienced Teachers
Peer reviewedRobins, Jennifer H.; Sanguras, Laila Y.; Carpenter, Ashley Y. – Gifted Child Today, 2023
In this article, we focus on two components of the Online Curriculum Consortium for Accelerating Middle School (OCCAMS) project: the curriculum frameworks and the curriculum development process. The frameworks include the Integrated Curriculum Model (advanced content, unit themes, and process/product), culturally responsive curriculum, and talent…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Language Arts, Culturally Relevant Education, Acceleration (Education)
Calvert, Eric; Olszeswki-Kubilius, Paula; Cross, Tracy L.; Cross, Jennifer R. – Gifted Child Today, 2023
Project OCCAMS (Online Consortium for Accelerating Middle School) developed and piloted an accelerated curriculum through a design-based research approach combining the Integrated Curriculum Model, principles of culturally responsive instructional design, and extensive compacting. The program created a pathway for diverse middle school students to…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted Education, Middle School Students, Acceleration (Education)
Bright, Sarah; Calvert, Eric – Gifted Child Today, 2023
Project OCCAMS (Online Curriculum Consortium for Accelerating Middle School) is a collaboration between the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University, the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William & Mary, and Columbus Public Schools with a goal of providing accelerated learning in language arts aimed at increasing…
Descriptors: Gifted Education, Access to Education, Acceleration (Education), Usability
Assouline, Susan G.; Colangelo, Nicholas; Heo, Nanseol; Dockery, Lori – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2013
Established in the early 1970s, the talent search model has garnered strong theoretical and programming support for addressing the academic needs of highly able students. The two main components of the talent search model are discovery (identification) and development (programming) of academic talent. Discovery of academically talented elementary…
Descriptors: Talent, Gifted, Identification, Intervention
Ahmad, Abdul-Azeem – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The Talent Development High School (TDHS) reform model, with career academy programs, was introduced at Randolph High School. Three academies were implemented, one called the Arts and Humanities Academy (A&H) focused on careers in creative arts, law, and public service; another titled the Business and Industrial Technology Academy (BAIT) was…
Descriptors: High Schools, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Language Arts
POTTER, LOUIS A. – 1960
THE "HEIGHTS" PROGRAM, AS PART OF THE GREAT CITIES SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, IS BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT MUCH CAN BE DONE TO CHANGE THE PATTERNS OF ASPIRATION, ACHIEVEMENT, AND ADJUSTMENT WHICH CULTURALLY DEPRIVED YOUTH TEND TO FOLLOW. TRADITIONAL GOALS OF EDUCATION WILL BE FOLLOWED, BUT THE TEACHERS AND STAFF WILL HAVE AT THEIR…
Descriptors: Achievement, Cultural Enrichment, Disadvantaged, Educational Facilities Improvement
Download full textBenson, Dawn, Ed. – Center for Gifted Education, College of William and Mary, 2009
This issue of the Center's "Systems Newsletter" will be the last one published under the aegis of Dr. JoyceVanTassel-Baska, the Center's founder and current Executive Director. As of this August Dr. VanTassel-Baska will officially retire from the College of William and Mary and the Center. She will still be an integral part of the Center…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Units of Study, Doctoral Dissertations
Houston Public Schools, TX. – 1963
THROUGHOUT, UNITS ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO SECTIONS - PRACTICAL SKILLS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION AND BASIC SKILLS OF GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS. THERE IS GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS IN THE RESPECTIVE AREAS WITH REVIEW, DRILL, AND AN ADDED ACHIEVEMENT IN EACH UNIT. FOR EXAMPLE, ORAL COMMUNICATION STARTS WITH SPEAKING DISTINCTLY, AND PROGRESSES TO ORAL…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Course Content, Course Organization, Grade 7
VanTassel-Baska, Joyce, Ed.; Johnson, Dana T., Ed.; Boyce, Linda Neal, Ed. – 1996
This book provides ideas and strategies for developing verbal talents in elementary and middle school students. Chapters include: (1) "The Process of Talent Development" (Joyce VanTassel-Baska); (2) "Talent Identification and Development in the Language Arts" (A. Harry Passow); (3) "Reading, Writing, and the Construction of Meaning" (Nancy Nelson…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Interdisciplinary Approach
LOHMAN, MAURICE A. – 1967
IN THE PROJECT EVALUATED IN THIS REPORT, THE SCHOOL DAY WAS EXTENDED 2 HOURS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, TO OFFER REMEDIAL AND TUTORIAL HELP IN READING, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TYPING. ITS SPECIAL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCLUDED ACTIVITIES IN THE ARTS, HOME ECONOMICS, INDUSTRIAL ARTS, AND LANGUAGE ARTS. A TRIP…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, After School Programs, Art Activities, Dance
Baum, Susan M., Ed.; Reis, Sally M., Ed.; Maxfield, Lori R., Ed. – 1998
This book is designed to furnish relevant and practical information based on theory and to address the needs of youngsters with advanced abilities, unique talents, and in-depth interests. It is organized into four parts: identifying gifts, interests, and learning styles; program and curricular models for talent development; curricular ideas and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Bibliotherapy, Cognitive Style, Curriculum
