The model delineates a three-phase experience, progressing from general to specific endeavers. General exploration is encouraged during the guidance phase, followed by increased direct involvement through observation during the mentorship phase, with specific work experience coming finally at the internship site. (DLS)

Discusses the use of the term "creativity" in television and how it functions within the technical, economic, and organizational framework of the industry. Three common uses are identified: the creative writer of a script; the originator or producer; the director or middle-level personnel who may exercise "creative freedom."…

The author asserts that gifted education should implement a futuristic curriculum that would include a basics strand; study of the future; a focus on self concept; self actualization opportunities; and examiniation of ethics, attitudes, and values. (CL)

The authors discuss difficulties in parenting gifted adolescents whose development may be strikingly uneven. Research is cited regarding fostering self confidence, task persistence, goal direction, and the acquisition of an androgynous self-concept. Democratic parenting is also discussed. (CL)

Describes an experiment conducted by two eighth grade home economics students in a gifted and talented program. A student-developed description of the experiment is provided. (LRA)

The authors respond to six questions from parents and teachers of gifted and talented children. Topics covered include individualized education programs, acceleration, and the development of state programs for gifted and talented students. (CL)

An in-depth social studies unit on ancient Egypt for gifted elementary grade children was developed using the King Tut art exhibit as a basis. (DB)

The article presents an interview with Dr. Joseph Renzulli, a leader in the field of gifted education. Topics touched on include the individualized educational programing model for gifted/talented children, research in gifted education, and recent books on gifted children. (SBH)

The author presents logic/strategy games to develop logical thinking in primary-grade gifted students. Procedures and materials are described for such games as Odd Man On, Even-Out, and Hex. A list of references on the development of logical thinking in young gifted, creative, and talented children is also provided. (SBH)

A study of 115 undergraduate psychology students was undertaken to determine (1) if the average college student could fake the response pattern of a highly creative person or an uncreative drudge, (2) if a social desirability scale could detect fakers, and (3) if high creativity is fakable, whether positive traits are more easily faked than…

Parental reactions identified included pride and delight over assessment results, confusion about planning the child's schooling, distress that their child wasn't perfect in all areas of school performance, pursuit of a more active role in helping their child do better in school, and confusion over equalization in status of parent and child roles.…

The paper considers some issues and events in the life of a music composer, and through review of the lives of 57 composers, attempts to discover constructive and destructive variables. (PHR)

The article presents the transcript of an Australian radio program in which the interviewer and a psychologist discuss the implications of the extraordinary drawing ability of an autistic girl, and how that drawing ability faded as she was taught rudimentary speech skills. (DLS)

The article discusses--critically and from an aesthetic standpoint--artwork done by mentally retarded and autistic people and presents analyses of 11 individual works, along with plates of the works themselves and brief case histories of the artists. (DLS)

Discusses the needs of gifted students and their teachers as well as the characteristics of a good program for gifted students. (MLF)