This paper forms part of the efforts to bridge cultural gaps and help develop procedures relevant to education so that science and technology are transferred, localized and used effectively in order to contribute to cultural activity and development. These efforts emphasize teaching productive thinking in general, and creative thinking in particular, and also find creative solutions to problems. This chapter will focus on eight key topics, namely:

1. Talent and creativity: a cultural dichotomy.

2. Developing effective learning environments.

3. Educational excellence: creativity and innovation schools.

4. Critical and strategic thinking as the keys to creativity.

5. Education and learning based on problem solving.

6. The role of teachers and family in educational excellence.

7. Modern technological advancements: The Renzulli Learning System (RLS); and

8. Law and legislature.

Talent and Creativity: A Cultural Dichotomy

The Significance of Science and Technology

When dealing with matters of life and death, searching for the meaning of life, and facing threats to existence, humanity has responded by producing extensive knowledge and experience. In our time, this knowledge base is largely constituted by informatics: the use of computerized technology and the desire to know, test and identify the future in virtual space.