This paper proposes a framework of gifted education policy and applies this framework to gifted education in the United States and Taiwan. The hierarchical model embodies policy, sources of policy, and influencing factors. A survey in Taiwan examined public attitudes toward gifted/talented education, knowledge of gifted education policy,…

This article reviews the development of gifted education in Taiwan and identifies some current problems such as negative effects of entrance examinations and unchallenging curricula. It describes the development of a pilot program using Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model. Findings related to curriculum compacting, group training activities, and…

This article describes a model for curricular adaptations for gifted students. A distinction is made between non-significant curriculum adaptations that can be easily made by the regular teacher and significant curriculum adaptations that involve deep changes in aims, content, and evaluation criteria. (Contains references.) (DB)

This paper reports selected findings from a study on Maori children with special abilities to illustrate principles of educating gifted children from minority cultures. Seven suggestions for improving educational services to these children are offered; six are specifically teacher related and the seventh addresses the need for research and the…

This article describes the special residential "key" high schools for mathematically talented students in China. It explains the admissions process, the general curriculum, and the mathematics curriculum specifically. (Contains references.) (DB)

More and more Canadians are departing the country for international study, training and work experiences. Increasingly Canadian organizations and institutions are developing programs that further this mobility. However there is a dearth of resources and a lack of guidelines related to ensuring health and safety while abroad. "Worth the…

Internalization of higher education will be remembered as one of the major challenges and accomplishments of the last two decades. This paper introduces the concept of qualitative and quantitative tracking measures to enable a monitoring of progress and quality toward specified objects or targets. The purpose of this paper is: (1) to emphasize the…

A study examined the provision of programs in physical education (PE) for three students with special education needs in an Australian elementary school. The model of subject matter, access, and personnel within a supportive school curriculum framework in the provision of PE operated differently for each student. (Contains references.) (CR)

A study examined the behavior of 8 Israeli children (ages 2-4) with developmental disabilities and maladaptive behavior who were exposed to direct lighting with unshielded standard fluorescent lamps vs. indirect diffuse full spectrum fluorescent lamps. The duration of adaptive behaviors was significantly higher under the indirect lighting.…

This article discusses shifting from special education to inclusive, outcomes-based education (OBE) in South Africa. It examines why there is a shift toward OBE, different educational paradigms, and shifting from fundamental pedagogy to OBE. Necessary changes are highlighted, and include a shift from classification to using OBE for progression and…

A study investigated the differing interactional patterns of 1197 Australian preservice teachers with people with disabilities. Results indicate that even though preservice teachers reported being fearful and concerned about their own vulnerability, these concerns did not appear to cause them excess discomfort in their contact with people with…

This article describes the Beijing Xingxing Yu Education Institute for Children with Autism. Growing and changing throughout the seven years since it opened, it is now an educational center that has served almost 1000 children with autism and their parents from all over China. The center focuses on training parents. (Contains references.) (CR)

This article reviews the book "Helping Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families: Mexican and U.S. Perspectives," edited by Todd V. Fletcher and Candace S. Bos (1999). An interview with Todd V. Fletcher is presented in which he discusses the importance of U.S. understanding and collaboration with Mexico. (CR)

This article provides information on special education topics on the international front. Topics range from a BrailleNote project in British Columbia, a Swedish program to help Romanian children with special needs, a visual resource room to help New Zealand students with visual impairments, and technology programs in European countries. (CR)

This article describes 13 Internet sites of interest relating to the field of special education with a global perspective. These Web sites address language translation, special needs resources, special education resources in Spanish, Canadian special education resources, inclusive education in Europe, accessibility, and general education…