Gifted Students' Differentiated Experiences in Science Classes

Gifted and talented students

Relationships between Playfulness and Creativity among Students Gifted in Mathematics and Science

Globalization and the multitude of technological changes that have affected societies in recent years have introduced complex and diverse problems into the daily lives of individuals. Indeed, great effort is expended to create rich and abundant lives, especially in the age of the knowledge economy. In this context, “creativity” has come to be seen as the most precious human asset. Many scholars...

Optimising the Learning of Gifted Aboriginal Students

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (2000) “Education for All” goals, all students are entitled to opportunities to fulfil their potential. This implies that appropriate programs need to be in place for all children, especially gifted Aboriginal students. Accordingly, this means that all educational institutions in Australia have an obligation to ...

Exploring the Solar System: a Science Enrichment Course for Gifted Elementary School Students

“Exploring the Solar System” is a science enrichment program taught at the Lunar and Planetary Institute for gifted fifth grade students from the local Clear Creek Independent School District. The school district selects which students are qualified to participate in the gifted enrichment program. In fifth grade, each student is allowed to choose one enrichment course to attend during the fall ...

Identifying stressors and reactions to stressors in gifted and non-gifted students

Using the Student Life Stress Inventory and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, stressors and reactions to stressors were identified in gifted high school students and compared with non-gifted students. Altogether, 340 boys and girls (156 gifted and 184 non-gifted students) from four high schools in Shiraz (two high schools for gifted and two for non-gifted students) took part. Although ther...