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Peer reviewedBotstein, Leon; Subotnik, Rena F. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1997
Presents an interview with Leon Botstein, the president of Bard College and music director and conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra. His history as an exceptional child, the development of his drive to succeed in a musical career and in academia, and his love for music are discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Presidents, Creative Development, Family Influence
Peer reviewedLashaway-Bokina, Nancy – Roeper Review, 2000
This article discusses the importance of recognizing and nurturing intrinsic motivation in students and describes an introductory teacher education course that alerted 48 teacher interns to the characteristics of intrinsically motivated students and to the exceptional qualities of non-conforming students who lack the benefit of being teacher…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Elementary Education, Gifted, Higher Education
Research on Motivation and the Gifted: Implications for Identification, Programming, and Evaluation.
Peer reviewedClinkenbeard, Pamela R. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1996
Research on motivation and gifted students is classified into two broad categories. The first focuses on motivation as a relatively stable characteristic useful for making decisions on identification, counseling, and some programming issues. The second defines motivation as a transitory outcome measure that may be affected by the educational…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Instructional Design
