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Factors Influencing Academic Self-Concept of High-Ability Girls in Singapore
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Yeo, Melissa Mui Mei; Garces-Bacsal, Rhoda Myra – Roeper Review, 2014
This study aimed at investigating the impact of entering high-ability classes on the academic self-concept of high-ability primary girls in Singapore. Participants in this study are 91 Primary 4 girls, 30 high-ability pupils, and 61 pupils from classes that include high-, middle-, and low-ability pupils. This study utilized a mixed-method…
Descriptors: High Achievement, Elementary School Students, Females, Self Concept
Israeli Teachers' Perceptions of Gifted Teachers' Desired Characteristics: A Case of Cultural Orientation
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Vidergor, Hava E.; Eilam, Billie – Roeper Review, 2012
The aim of this study was to assess Israeli Jewish and Arab teachers' perceptions of the desired characteristics of teachers of the gifted. The research sample comprised 217 teachers (134 Jews and 83 Arabs) representing three groups: (a) teachers entering a professional development program for teachers of gifted students; (b) teachers of gifted…
Descriptors: Jews, Academically Gifted, Teacher Certification, Cultural Background
The Educational Predicament Confronting Taiwan's Gifted Programs: An Evaluation of Current Practices and Future Challenges
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Kao, Chen-yao – Roeper Review, 2012
This study examines the current problems affecting Taiwan's gifted education through a large-scale gifted program evaluation. Fifty-one gifted classes at 15 elementary schools and 62 gifted classes at 18 junior high schools were evaluated. The primary activities included in this biennial evaluation were document review, observation of…
Descriptors: Gifted, Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Junior High Schools
Identifying Talent and Giftedness Part II.
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Male, Robert A.; Perrone, Philip – Roeper Review, 1979
The second article in a three-part series focuses on the GIFTS Identification Instrument for selecting talented children in six areas: convergent thinking and behavior, divergent/creative thinking and behavior, goal-related thinking and behavior, social skills and behavior, physical skills and behavior, and affective thinking and behavior. (SBH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Screening Tests, Talent Identification
Evaluating Classroom Materials for Gifted Children.
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Breiter, Joan – Roeper Review, 1982
The article discusses the evaluation of classroom materials for gifted children, and a one-page measure, "The Guide for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Gifted Children"' is given. (SW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Gifted, Instructional Materials
Identifying Talent and Giftedness. Part I.
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Male, Robert A.; Perrone, Philip – Roeper Review, 1979
The article focuses on a screening instrument for gifted and talented students. In the sample instrument included, characteristics in three categories are listed: learning, creativity, and leadership. (CL)
Descriptors: Gifted, Screening Tests, Student Characteristics, Talent
Special Classes for Academically Gifted Youth.
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Feldhusen, John F.; Sayler, Michael F. – Roeper Review, 1990
A survey evaluation of special classes for the gifted in 35 Indiana school districts was carried out among 173 teachers, administrators, and program coordinators. Results indicated that the curriculum and teaching methods were clearly differentiated for the gifted and were effective in meeting their needs. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted