Focus on the Structure of the Problem in Enrichment or Acceleration Programming for the Gifted and Talented.

Kirschenbaum, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ462547

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Focus on the Structure of the Problem in Enrichment or Acceleration Programming for the Gifted and Talented.

Kirschenbaum, Robert J.

Gifted Education International, v8 n3 p139-45 1992

This article suggests that acceleration and enrichment programing for gifted and talented students have differing approaches to problem solving (well-structured problems in acceleration and ill-structured problems in enrichment). To prevent learning mutually exclusive problem-solving strategies, an integrated approach is advocated. (DB)

Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Convergent Thinking, Creative Development, Divergent Thinking, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Problem Solving, Talent

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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