Review of Education of Gifted Children

Abstract

Reviews the book, Education of Gifted Children by Lulu M. Stedman (see record 1924-10503-000 ). This book is a description of an opportunity room for gifted children in the Training School of the University of California, Southern Branch. The book is an important contribution to progressive education. In the first few chapters the opportunity room is well described. It gives one a clear picture of the educational attainments of the gifted children as well as their many degrees of intelligence represented. The methods which Miss Stedman used are clearly outlined Also the curriculum suggestions are well defined by Miss Stedman. Case studies are recorded, giving the reader information of the special abilities of the various children. Various bits of research such as intelligence and school attainment are reported. Some of the children's projects and activities, their poetry and descriptive writings are reported. In the conclusion Miss Stedman says that it is not wise to push the exceptionally gifted child as rapidly as possible through the grades, but that it is better to enrich the curriculum and keep him in an environment affording opportunities for association with his peers both mentally and physically. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)