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50 Years of ERIC
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Cotabish, Alicia; Robinson, Ann; Anthony, Tommie Sue; Bryant, Lorna; Calder-Isgrig, Kimberly – Understanding Our Gifted, 2007
The lack of identified culturally diverse and low socioeconomic status (SES) students has been a problem in the field of gifted education. However, promising practices, as well as support of program coordinators, counselors, and parents, have recently helped to increase representation. Educators and parents may wonder where to begin to help…
Descriptors: Gifted, Low Income Groups, Disproportionate Representation, Mentors
Robinson, Ann; Cotabish, Alicia – Understanding Our Gifted, 2005
Biographies are an important resource for extending and differentiating the curriculum for high-ability learners. To include biography in curriculum, educators need answers to the following four questions: (1) How are commercially available biographies located?; (2) What criteria are useful in selecting biographies for high-ability learners?; (3)…
Descriptors: Gifted, Biographies, Books, Retailing
Robinson, Ann – Understanding Our Gifted, 2002
Four questions are presented to help organize indicators of gifted differentiation: is there an institutional recognition of giftedness; are services characterized by choices for learners; is instruction characterized by a challenging curriculum; and is the importance of continued motivation to learn recognized. Markers are also identified.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Indicators, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria