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French, Lisa R.; Walker, Cheryl L.; Shore, Bruce M. – Roeper Review, 2011
Gifted students' preference to work alone is widely espoused, but studies vary widely in their explanations. We re-examined this notion in terms of motivation and social constructivism among 247 school-identified gifted and high-achieving and regular-education students in Grades 4 through 12. Survey data assessed learning style, interests,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cognitive Style, Student Attitudes, Academically Gifted
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Haensly, Patricia A.; And Others – Roeper Review, 1980
Five pieces focus on task commitment in gifted students. A discussion on assessment of task commitment is followed by articles from the perspectives of kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers and a parent. (CL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Gifted, Independent Study
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Swicord, Barbara – Roeper Review, 1988
The article describes problems and challenges in implementing independent study as a major component of a gifted program for Black, urban elementary students. Program adjustments included guaranteed incremental successes, joint planning with students, a small student-teacher ratio, flexible perceptions of project products, high teacher…
Descriptors: Black Education, Elementary Education, Gifted Disadvantaged, Goal Orientation