Authors:Joyce VanTassel-Baska, Tamra Stambaugh,
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Keywords: learners, gifted, curriculum, comprehensive
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2005-08-06
List price: $137.33
ISBN-10: 0205388655
ISBN-13: 9780205388653

Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners provides a theoretical, research-based framework and practical ideas for writing, implementing, and adapting curriculum for gifted learners in a standards-based era.    Readers are first introduced to various curriculum theories, the Integrated Curriculum Model, curriculum reform, and a process for curriculum design and development, culminating in examples of key curriculum products.    Specific core subject areas and non-core subject areas (including thinking skills, creativity, leadership, and the arts) are addressed with practical examp

Authors:Joyce VanTassel-Baska, Frances A. Karnes &, Kris
Publisher: Prufrock Press, Inc.
Keywords: strategies, gifted, series, education, practical, learners, acceleration, teaching
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2005-01-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 159363014X
ISBN-13: 9781593630140

Acceleration, or the idea that gifted students should be allowed to move more quickly through a subject area, is a practice supported by a wide body of research. However, it can be a challenge to implement. This book focuses on multiple strategies for accelerating gifted children in any school setting.In this concise introduction to the topic, Dr. VanTassel-Baska offers many teacher-friendly ways in which acceleration can be employed in classrooms at all levels and in all subject areas. The author offers specific strategies for identifying candidates for acceleration, programmatic approaches t

Authors:Dr. Joyce Lenore VanTassel-Baska, Sally M. Reis,
Publisher: Corwin Press
Keywords: gifted, education, series, readings, students, talented, curriculum, essential
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2003-11-06
List price: $30.95
ISBN-10: 0761988742
ISBN-13: 9780761988748

This ready reference offers decision makers the tools they need to shape a successful and enriching curriculum for gifted students.

Authors:Robert W. Firestone, Joyce Catlett, Joyce Cattlett,
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Keywords: intimacy
Number of Pages: 358
Published: 2000-12
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1557987203
ISBN-13: 9781557987204

Why is it that the relationships we care about most - those with our intimate partners - often seem doomed to fail? Why do we feel compelled to punish those closest to us who love and appreciate our real qualities? In "Fear of Intimacy", the authors bring almost 40 years of clinical experience to bear in challenging the usual ways of thinking about couples and families. They argue that relationships fail not for the commonly cited reasons, but because psychological defences formed in childhood act as a barrier to closeness in adulthood. A wide range of cross-generational case studies and power

Authors:Ernest Joyce, Patrick Spielman, Joyce Ernest, Alan Pe
Publisher: Sterling
Keywords: making, furniture, encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 519
Published: 1987
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0806971428
ISBN-13: 9780806971421

Ernest Joyce, Revised & Expanded by Alan Peters, Technical Consultant, Patrick Spielman It’s been the number-one book on the subject for most of the 20th century; the encyclopedia with the latest information on the tools, techniques, and processes. “This thorough...edition introduces furniture construction, design, and restoration. Choice color photographs accent...abundant black-and-white photographs and drawings...an invaluable reference.”—Booklist.

Authors:Joyce King, Joyce King, Etta R. Hollins, Warren C. Ha
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Keywords: diversity, cultural, teachers, preparing
Number of Pages: 287
Published: 1997-02-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0807736058
ISBN-13: 9780807736050

The editors have gathered together some of the top researchers in teacher education to explore both the theoretical parameters and practical dimensions of transforming teacher education programmes to educate teachers for diversity. The programmes outlined in these chapters address the necessity of providing preservice teachers with learning experiences that will help them facilitate learning in culturally and linguistically diverse school settings. The contributors identify the competence, skills, knowledge and attitude needed to teach diverse populations effectively and equitably, including m

Authors:Joyce Hutchison, Joyce Ru,
Publisher: Ave Maria Pre
Keywords: caregivers, anniversary, comfort, courage, home, walk
Number of Pages: 173
Published: 2009-08-17
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 159471214X
ISBN-13: 9781594712142

Reissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You Home? remains an invaluable resource for professional caregivers and loved ones assisting those on their final journey home. Accompanied by the experience and empathy of hospice educator Joyce Hutchison and the wisdom and inspiration of best-selling author Joyce Rupp, readers will discover the courage necessary to embrace the struggles and rewards of this final companionship.