Perceptions of a Self-Contained Class for Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Students with High to Extreme Levels of Intellectual Giftedness.

Moon, Sidney M.; Swift, Melanie; Shallenberger, Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ641094

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Publication Date: 2002

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Perceptions of a Self-Contained Class for Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Students with High to Extreme Levels of Intellectual Giftedness.

Moon, Sidney M.; Swift, Melanie; Shallenberger, Ann

Gifted Child Quarterly, v46 n1 p64-79 Win 2002

A case study investigated the effectiveness of a new self-contained classroom with curriculum that was differentiated for 24 highly intellectually gifted fourth-and fifth-grade students. Results indicate the self-contained classroom provided a challenging learning environment for the students, but students' response to this more challenging environment varied considerably. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Emotional Development, Gifted, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Participant Satisfaction, Program Effectiveness, Social Development, Special Classes, Special Programs, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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