Continuing arguable issues on education of the gifted and talented are semantics, proportion of gifted, state of "giftedness," counterproductive jargon, politicization, philosophy, morality, and creativity. The field has achieved tolerant attitudes toward the gifted, greater understanding of identification, experience with materials and…

Educational opportunity for growth and self-fulfillment should remain open to people of all ages. In Great Britain there are several higher and adult education systems to encourage and fulfill the talents of youth, adults, and older students, including open learning systems, youth services, flexistudy, open universities, adult education, and…

Individual differences and the late development of exceptional ability in some individuals are considered. The late development of some great achievers is mentioned, and areas of development to emphasize in young students are noted. Ways to enhance learning and match education to needs are considered, with attention to the United Kingdom'…

This paper notes research findings indicating that girls are viewed by their teachers and themselves as having lower intellectual capacity for math and science than boys, points out that girls in girls' schools are more intellectually confident, but argues that segregation for science and math in mixed schools may carry negative messages.…