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Sternberg, Robert J.; Jarvin, Linda; Grigorenko, Elena L. – Cambridge University Press, 2010
This book is a scholarly overview of the modern concepts, definitions, and theories of intellectual giftedness, and of past and current developments in the field of gifted education. The authors consider, in some detail, the roles of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom in giftedness and the interaction between culture and giftedness, as well as…
Descriptors: Gifted, Psychologists, Social Work, Theories
Henfield, Malik S.; Washington, Ahmad R.; Owens, Delila – Gifted Child Today, 2010
The "Brown v. Board of Education" decision provided unrestricted access to educational opportunities for all students. Unfortunately, despite the passing of the 50th anniversary of this landmark decision, academic excellence remains a dream deferred for many Black students when compared to their peers. This disparity, more popularly known as the…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, School Counselors, Gifted, Academic Achievement
Kerr, Barbara A. – Momentum, 1986
Considers reasons gifted girls fail to reach their potential, pointing to extraordinarily good social adjustment as a factor in their tendency to underplay their talents and lose sight of their academic goals. Suggests ways in which teachers, parents, and counselors can provide guidance for gifted girls at particular education levels. (DMM)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Gifted
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Brown, Lynn L. – School Counselor, 1993
Explores some of the special mind patterns of the gifted child and suggests a variety of counseling alternatives for school counselors to use in working with these students. Considers the problem of deviancy versus the pressure to conform, explains the process of negative acceleration, and offers counseling alternatives for working with gifted…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cognitive Style, Counseling Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Kerr, Barbara; And Others – 1991
This handbook is organized as a practical guide for the counselor working with gifted students. Chapter 1 describes intelligence testing, achievement testing, and other means of identifying special talents. Suggestions are given to the counselor for discovering behaviors associated with various talents. Chapter 2 shows how counselors can work with…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Exploration, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques
Delisle, Jim; Galbraith, Judy – 2002
This book focuses on ways teacher can support the social and emotional needs of gifted students. Chapter 1 describes the general characteristics of gifted students and some problems associated with those characteristics. Chapter 2 suggests some ways to improve the identification of gifted students and answers common questions about identification.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Classroom Environment, Diversity (Student)