Author: Frances A. Karnes
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: gifted, series, education, strategies, practical, students, motivating
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 2005-06-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1593630158
ISBN-13: 9781593630157

Motivating gifted students can present a challenge for any teacher. This book is packed with strategies and helpful tips to help you motivate your gifted learners. The authors offer specific ideas for making sure that the gifted children in your classroom stay engaged and excited about learning. Although gifted students are not normally considered at risk for academic failure, the seeming lack of motivation of many academically gifted students is a continuing area of concern and frustration for many teachers, parents, and counselors. Del Siegle and D. Betsy McCoach explore crucial issues su

Authors:Frances Karnes, Bonnie Cramond,
Publisher: Prufrock Pre
Keywords: gifted, series, education, strategies, students, creativity, fostering, practical
Number of Pages: 56
Published: 2005-09-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1593631731
ISBN-13: 9781593631734

Encouraging creative thinking in the classroom is an exciting component of any effective gifted education program. This guide offers basic foundations required for supporting creativity. From establishing the right classroom environment, to using creative teaching strategies, to assessing student outcomes, this book is filled with practical information. The book also includes a listing of competitive contests and programs and an extensive list of resources. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press’ popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique col

Authors:Frances A. Karnes, Tracy L. Riley,
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: kids, talented, competitions
Number of Pages: 245
Published: 2005-09-01
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 1593631561
ISBN-13: 9781593631567

This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of national competitions available for students. Ideal for students and families seeking scholarship money and national recognition for skills and abilities in academics, the arts, leadership, and community involvement, Competitions for Talented Kids is the ultimate guide for winning and learning from competitions. In addition to its extensive listing of competitions, the book includes a unique Competitions Journal that helps students record their progress and success.In this completely revised and expanded edition, students will find a treasu

Authors:Frances A. Karnes, Suzanne M. Bean,
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: ages, guide, practical, students, leadership
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 1995-06-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 1882664124
ISBN-13: 9781882664122

Leadership for Students explodes with positive ideas and activities that will help your students discover their leadership abilities. The activities throughout the book stimulate the exploration of ideas and encourage critical thinking about leadership. The Washington Post and the U.S. Department of Education have cited this book as an exceptional leadership development tool for young people. You will find guidance and advice about moving into leadership positions at home, school, and in the community in this book. Including real-life stories on how students your age took on responsibility,

Authors:Frances A. Karnes, Suzanne M. Bean,
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: revised, scales, rating, skills, process
Number of Pages: 56
Published: 2004-01-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1593630069
ISBN-13: 9781593630065

The Process Skills Rating Scales - Revised offers a systematic method for measuring a student’s current skill level and future growth in several important areas. The scales rate a child’s processing skills related to thinking, reasoning, and searching for knowledge independently, and to communicating and interacting effectively. The scales provide educators with a snap-shot of a child’s skill level in the following skill areas: verbal communication, scientific research skills, independent study, written communication, nonverbal communication, critical thinking, creative think

Authors:Elizabeth Shaunessy, Ph.D.,  Frances A. Karnes
Publisher: Prufrock Pre
Keywords: strategies, gifted, education, series, practical, questioning, teaching
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2005-06-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1593630190
ISBN-13: 9781593630195

In order to stimulate creative development among gifted students, the use of questioning techniques has proven to be a successful strategy for encouraging purposeful inquiry. Students need to learn to generate alternatives in solving real-world problems, and teachers can help them do this by regularly incorporating divergent questions in the classroom. Teachers can incorporate questions effectively by knowing the various purposes, types, and intended outcomes and by establishing a classroom climate that promotes active engagement, exploration, and inquiry to further student achievement. Learn

Authors:James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Frances A. Karnes, A
Publisher: Great Potential Pre
Keywords: children, gifted, guide, grandparents
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2004-10-30
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0910707650
ISBN-13: 9780910707657

Grandparents, with their greater life experience, will often realize—even before the parents—that a child is gifted, and that the child will need additional emotional and intellectual sustenance. Grandparents’ Guide to Gifted Children includes: -Early signs of giftedness -Special needs of gifted children -Areas of concern -Unique roles of grandparents -Building a bond with a grandchild -Maximizing grandparenting -Education plans -When a grandparent is the parent -Leaving a personal legacy