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Ellala, Ziyad K.; Abu Attiyeh, Jamal H.; Ellala, Saeb K.; Kaba, Abdoulaye – Gifted Education International, 2022
The current study aimed to identify the level of emotional intelligence of outstanding students at the College of Education, Al Ain University (AAU), the United Arab Emirates, and their counterparts at Princess Nourah University (PNU), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A sample of 77 students was selected from both universities, of whom 41 students…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Academically Gifted, Foreign Countries, Schools of Education
Silverman, Linda Kreger – Gifted Education International, 1999
Explores perfectionism in gifted students and argues that perfectionism needs to be appreciated as a two-edged sword that has the potential for propelling an individual toward unparalleled greatness or plummeting one into despair. Hints for coping with perfectionism in oneself and in gifted students are provided. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Aspiration, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education
Street, Peter – Gifted Education International, 2001
A qualitative study investigated the role of motivation in academic achievement by gifted secondary students in five Australian schools. Results found that "personal pleasure in achievement and long-term goals" was the most significant motivational factor, positive links with a teacher was a high occurrence factor, and competitive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competition, Environmental Influences, Foreign Countries
Bailey, Stan; Sinclair, Ron – Gifted Education International, 1992
A case study of an Australian gifted youth with a learning disability is reported. Aspects of his schooling, his family support and encouragement, and his own task commitment are discussed as factors related to his being able to transcend his disability to a large extent. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries