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:Julia L. Roberts, Frances A. Karnes, Kristen R. Step
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: gifted, practical, series, strategies, education, learners, opportunities, enrichment
Number of Pages: 216
Published: 2005-06-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1593630204
ISBN-13: 9781593630201

From a mentorship with a local archaeologist, to a medieval festival, the opportunities for gifted learners to explore a topic in depth are too numerous to mention. This book offers an introduction to structuring enrichment activities that add depth and complexity to a gifted child’s learning experience. "Enrichment provides students with opportunities to extend learning," Dr. Roberts, the book’s author, explains. "There are three primary purposes for enrichment: fostering interest; nurturing talent, developing expertise, or both; and increasing achievement." This book shows

Authors:Thomas Herbert, Frances A. Karnes, Kristen R. Stephe
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: gifted, practical, series, strategies, education, students, inventing, inventions
Number of Pages: 56
Published: 2005-09-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1593631758
ISBN-13: 9781593631758

Applying creative thinking skills and a knowledge of a field of study to create exciting inventions is at the heart of the inventing process. This guide offers a practical introduction to the inventing process: getting students interesting in inventing, teaching the inventing process, patenting new product ideas, participating in inventions conventions and competitions, and an extensive listing of print and Web-based resources. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press’ popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused boo

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

Author: Jaime A. Castellano
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Keywords: gifted, diverse, learners, working, education, populations, special
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2002-10-10
List price: $65.33
ISBN-10: 0205359582
ISBN-13: 9780205359585

This unique text acknowledges and illuminates the reality that gifted students are from all backgrounds and that their talents transcend cultural, ethnic, and linguistic ties, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, poverty, and geography. In every possible sub-group of students there are those who are deserving of the benefits typically associated with gifted education programming. Special Populations in Gifted Education: Working with Diverse Gifted Learners reflects today’s student demographics and serves as a valuable resource tool to educators and administrators who choose to pro

Author: Chris Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: gifted, work, learners, inclusion, making, talented, including
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2006-01-13
List price: $180.00
ISBN-10: 0415361095
ISBN-13: 9780415361095

This single volume presents the views of experts from the field which challenge the assumption that educational inclusion relates only to those pupils with learning difficulties. In this book, the authors examine the extent to which a truly inclusive context can provide a challenging environment for gifted and talented pupils. Key issues explored include: the social and emotional aspects of being a gifted and talented pupil the pros and cons of being labelled gifted and talented in very young children why ‘regular’ classrooms are the best place to educate gifted and talented pupil

Author: National Assoc for Gifted Children
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Keywords: research, says, education, gifted, issues, practices, critical
Number of Pages: 760
Published: 2007-11-15
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 1593632959
ISBN-13: 9781593632953

Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education: What the Research Says is the definitive reference book for those searching for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness and gifted education.