Abstract
Against the historical background of a general neglect of gifted education, it is argued that Hong Kong can no longer afford to continue to adopt a laissez-faire attitude toward education of the gifted and talented. Even though our Chinese forefather valued giftedness and talent, systematic efforts or programs, aimed at helping gifted children develop their potential and providing society with educated and creative professionals have yet to be planned and designed. The development of gifted program best suited to Hong Kong is examined in light of issues of narrow-band vs broad-spectrum definition of giftedness,; and selection process, acceleration vs enrichment program goals-, content- vs process-oriented modes of instructions, and different systems of delivery. The paper concludes with a description of the development of the summer gifted program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (now in its planning stage), which aims at meeting the special educational needs of gifted and talented students in Hong Kong.
| Keywords: | Gifted Education; Educational Program; Hong Kong |
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