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Peer reviewedHadaway, Nancy; Marek-Schroer, Marilyn F. – Roeper Review, 1992
This article highlights problems inherent in traditional screening measures for giftedness and suggests the student portfolio as a promising alternative for the identification of gifted children, especially those from special populations. Examples of items to be included in portfolios include writing samples, journals, artwork, projects, class…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedFord, Donna Y.; Trotman, Michelle Frazier – Roeper Review, 2001
This article discusses desired characteristics and competencies in teachers of gifted students who are culturally, ethnically, or linguistically diverse. These include: culturally relevant pedagogy, equity pedagogy, a holistic teaching philosophy, a communal philosophy, respect for students' primary language, culturally congruent instructional…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Diversity (Faculty), Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMcIntosh, Margaret E.; Greenlaw, M. Jean – Roeper Review, 1986
The attitudes of teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, and students must be changed to encourage gifted urban minority students to achieve their academic potential. Teachers, in particular, must recognize how they can help these students by maintaining contact with parents, encouraging students, and making them aware of opportunities.…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Administrator Role, Attitude Change, College Attendance
Peer reviewedPassow, A. Harry; Frasier, Mary M. – Roeper Review, 1996
Suggestions are made for a new paradigm for identifying talent potential in underserved populations. Suggestions focus on dynamic assessment of gifted behaviors within students' own sociocultural contexts, more varied and more authentic assessment, and integrating identification processes with learning opportunities. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Diagnostic Teaching, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedRhodes, Lora – Roeper Review, 1992
African-American children are minimally represented in gifted programs due to misconceptions of giftedness, problems associated with standardized testing, perceptions of African-American students' low achievement, and lack of awareness of characteristics of African-American achievers. Individually focused identification of gifted African-American…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Achievement, Black Students, Cultural Influences
Peer reviewedColeman, Mary Ruth; Gallagher, James J. – Roeper Review, 1995
Results are presented of a national survey of state policies regarding identification of gifted students from special populations (culturally diverse families, economic disadvantagement, or gifted students with disabilities). Also considered is a followup study on the implementation of state policies in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas. Future policy…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cultural Differences, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMitchell, Bruce M. – Roeper Review, 1988
A proper proportion of low-income participants and children of color should be identified for gifted/talented education programs. A modified quota system can be implemented by combining the use of intelligence tests and behavioral scales with individualized selection procedures that provide special consideration for poor, minority, and handicapped…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Admission Criteria, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
