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Bailey J. Nafziger – Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council, 2022
Gifted education and honors education often parallel one another. By using a theoretical construct from gifted education as guidance, honors colleges could adjust their programs to spark interest and expedite talent development of minorities in STEM and health preprofessional tracks. Small improvements include adjusting advising models, using…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Disproportionate Representation, Gifted Education, Honors Curriculum
American Association of University Women, 2014
Tech Trek opens up STEM possibilities for girls in many contexts. It expands and influences their academic and social lives, starting in middle school and continuing on into their careers. The program seeks out talented girls, sparks their interest, illuminates the value of a college education, and validates their passions. Tech Trek's exciting,…
Descriptors: Surveys, STEM Education, Summer Programs, Middle School Students
Pfeiffer, Steven I., Ed. – APA Books, 2017
This handbook incorporates the most recent thinking and cutting-edge research from a wide range of fields related to gifted education, including developmental and social psychology, the neurosciences, cognitive science, and education. It consists of six sections: (1) History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development; (2)…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Talent Development, Theories, Talent Identification
Smutny, Joan Franklin – 1998
This booklet discusses and provides suggestions for meeting the educational needs of gifted girls. The first chapter, "The Needs of Gifted Girls," describes the problem of underachievement among gifted girls and strategies that educators can use to support individuality, reduce perfectionism, encourage freedom, recognize socioeconomic and ethnic…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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Milne, Henry J.; Reis, Sally M. – Gifted Child Today, 2000
This article reviews the use of video therapy as a strategy to address social and emotional needs of gifted children and suggests sources and activities. A list of films is included that address behavior problems, disability, African American issues, social/emotional issues, gifted females, performing arts, and the process of talent development.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Black Youth, Counseling Techniques, Disabilities
Stepanek, Jennifer – 1999
This booklet offers teachers a variety of strategies and resources for providing different levels of content and activities that will challenge all students, including gifted learners. It begins by discussing evolving definitions of giftedness and theories of intelligence. Means of identifying gifted students and indicators of mathematical and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Classroom Environment