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Peer reviewedSavell, Joel M.; And Others – Review of Educational Research, 1986
This paper examines reports of empirical research on Feuerstein's "Instrumental Enrichment" (FIE) as a method of teaching thinking skills and asks what can be concluded from these reports with regard to: (1) the nature and statistical reliability observed FIE effects and (2) the "amount" of FIE for effects to appear.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Foreign Countries
Tyerman, Maurice J. – Gifted Education International, 1986
Use of conventional standardized intelligence tests to identify gifted students presents problems with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Assessment of learning ability (in particular the method of "test, teach, and test") may be a better method for identifying gifted students. Tests being used in Israel and Great Britain are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cultural Differences, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education
