Teaching of gifted or talented students Books
Great Potential Press Inc 5 Levels of Gifted
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£21.75
Gifted Unlimited Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted
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£24.75
HarperCollins Publishers Stretch and Challenge 2 Busy Ant Maths
Book SynopsisChallenge and stretch Year 2 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children’s mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics.
£95.00
HarperCollins Publishers Stretch and Challenge 3 Busy Ant Maths
Book SynopsisChallenge and stretch Year 3 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children’s mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics.
£95.00
Pearson Education (US) Growing Up Gifted
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Pearson Education Education of the Gifted and Talented
Book Synopsis Dr. Rimm was a longtime contributor to NBC's Today Show, hosted Family Talk on public radio nationally, and served on the Board of Directors of the National Association for Gifted Children. She has received the prestigious Anne F. Isaacs, Robert Rossmiller and Palmarium awards for her lifetime contributions to gifted children. Del Siegle is a professor in gifted and talented education and Director of the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) at the University of Connecticut. NCRGE is the only federally funded national research center on gifted education. He is a past president of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), past president of the Montana Association of Gifted and Talented Education (Montana AGATE), past chair of the Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and former Head of the Department of Educational Psychology Table of ContentsChapter 1 Gifted Education: Matching Instruction with Needs 1 Chapter 2 Characteristics of Gifted Students 23 Chapter 3 Identifying Gifted and Talented Students 40 Chapter 4 Program Planning 72 Chapter 5 Acceleration 95 Chapter 6 Grouping, Differentiation, and Enrichment 116 Chapter 7 Curriculum Models 142 Chapter 8 Creativity I: The Creative Person, Creative Process, and Creative Dramatics 163 Chapter 9 Creativity II: Teaching for Creative Growth 177 Chapter 10 Teaching Thinking Skills 197 Chapter 11 Leadership, Affective Learning, and Character Education 221 Chapter 12 Underachievement: Identification and Reversal 235 Chapter 13 Cultural Diversity and Economic Disadvantage: The Invisible Gifted 264 Chapter 14 Gifted Girls, Gifted Boys 289 Chapter 15 Gifted Children with Disabilities 308 Chapter 16 Parenting the Gifted Child 328 Chapter 17 Understanding and Counseling Gifted Students 349 Chapter 18 Program Evaluation 374 Preface v Chapter 1 Gifted Education: Matching Instruction with Needs 1 History of Giftedness and Gifted Education 3 Contemporary History of Gifted Education 4 National Center for Research on Gifted Education 9 Definitions of Giftedness 11 Explanations and Interpretations of Giftedness and Intelligence 13 Summary 21 Chapter 2 Characteristics of Gifted Students 23 The Terman Studies 23 Traits of Intellectually Gifted Children 26 Affective Characteristics 27 Characteristics of the Creatively Gifted 30 Characteristics of Historically Eminent Persons 31 Characteristics of Teachers of the Gifted 36 Summary 38 Chapter 3 Identifying Gifted and Talented Students 40 Thoughts and Issues in Identification 41 National Report on Identification 44 Identification Methods 44 Assessment of Gardner’s Eight Intelligences 55 Triarchic Abilities Test 55 A Multidimensional Culture-Fair Assessment Strategy 56 Talent Pool Identification Plan: Renzulli 56 Identifying Gifted Preschoolers 57 Identifying Gifted Secondary Students 57 Recommendations from the National Report on Identification and NRC/GT 59 Considering the Goals of Identification 62 Summary 62 • Appendix 3.1: NAGC Position Statement 64 • Appendix 3.2: Spanish Edition of Rimm’s (1976) GIFT Creativity Inventory 65 • Appendix 3.3: Teacher Nomination Form 66 • Appendix 3.4: Teacher Nomination Form 67 • Appendix 3.5: Sample Parent Nomination Form 68 • Appendix 3.6: Student Product Assessment Form 69 • Appendix 3.7: Rubrics for Verbal and Problem-Solving Tasks 70 • Appendix 3.8: Scales for Rating Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students 71 Chapter 4 Program Planning 72 Main Components of Program Planning 73 Program Planning: Sixteen Areas 74 The View from the School Board 86 Perspectives of Other Teachers 89 Curriculum Considerations 89 Legal Issues in Gifted Education 90 Summary 91 • Appendix 4.1: Ideas for Statements of Philosophy, Rationale, and Objectives 92 • Appendix 4.2: National Standards for Preparation of Teachers of the Gifted 93 Chapter 5 Acceleration 95 Acceleration versus Enrichment 97 A Nation Deceived and a Nation Empowered—Definitive Research on Acceleration 98 Types of Acceleration 100 Grade Skipping 104 Subject Skipping and Acceleration 106 Early Admission to Middle or Senior High School 107 Credit by Examination 107 College Courses in High School 107 Advanced Placement 108 Distance Learning 108 Telescoped Programs 108 Early Admission to College 109 Residential High Schools 109 International Baccalaureate Programs 110 Talent Search Programs 111 Summary 113 • Appendix 5.1: College Board Offices 114 • Appendix 5.2: Talent Search and Elementary Talent Search Programs 114 Chapter 6 Grouping, Differentiation, and Enrichment 116 Grouping Options: Bringing Gifted Students Together 117 Differentiation 123 Enrichment 127 Independent Study, Research, and Art Projects 128 Learning Centers 130 Field Trips 130 Saturday Programs 130 Summer Programs 131 Mentors and Mentorships 132 Junior Great Books 133 Competitions 134 Technology and the Gifted 136 Comments on Grouping, Differentiation, and Enrichment 138 Summary 138 • Appendix 6.1: Places That Publish Student Work 140 Chapter 7 Curriculum Models 142 Schoolwide Enrichment Model: Renzulli and Reis 143 Autonomous Learner Model: Betts 148 Advanced Academic Program Development Model: Peters, Matthews, McBee, and McCoach 149 Purdue Three-Stage Enrichment Model: Feldhusen et al. 150 Parallel Curriculum Model: Tomlinson, Kaplan, Renzulli, Purcell, Leppien, and Burns 152 Multiple Menu Model: Renzulli 154 Integrated Curriculum Model: VanTassel-Baska 156 Mentoring Mathematical Minds Model: Gavin et al. 157 The Grid: Constructing Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted: Kaplan 158 CLEAR Model: Callahan et al. 159 Comment 161 Summary 161 Chapter 8 Creativity I: The Creative Person, Creative Process, and Creative Dramatics 163 Theories of Creativity 163 Levels of Creativity 165 Creative Persons 166 Creative Abilities 168 The Creative Process 169 The Creative Process as a Change in Perception 172 Creative Dramatics 172 Summary 175 Chapter 9 Creativity II: Teaching for Creative Growth 177 Can Creativity Be Taught? 177 Goals of Creativity Training 178 Creativity Consciousness, Creative Attitudes, and Creative Personality Traits 178 Understanding the Topic of Creativity 180 Strengthening Creative Abilities 182 Personal Creative Thinking Techniques 184 Standard Creative Thinking Techniques 186 Involving Students in Creative Activities 193 Creative Teaching and Learning 194 Summary 195 Chapter 10 Teaching Thinking Skills 197 Issues 198 Indirect Teaching, Direct Teaching, and Metacognition 199 Types of Thinking Skills 201 Critical Thinking 203 Models, Programs, and Exercises for Teaching Thinking Skills 204 Philosophy for Children: Lipman 211 Talents Unlimited 212 Instrumental Enrichment: Feuerstein 212 Critical Thinking Books and Technology 214 Involving Parents as Partners in Teaching Thinking Skills 217 Obstacles to Effective Thinking 218 Selecting Thinking-Skills Exercises and Materials 218 Summary 219 Chapter 11 Leadership, Affective Learning, and Character Education 221 Leadership 222 Leadership Definitions: Traits, Characteristics, and Skills 222 Leadership Training 223 Affective Learning 226 Self-Concept 226 Moral Development: The Kohlberg Model 228 Materials and Strategies for Encouraging Affective Growth 231 The Humanistic Teacher 232 Summary 233 Chapter 12 Underachievement: Identification and Reversal 235 Definition and Identification of Underachievement 236 Characteristics of Underachieving Gifted Children 240 Etiologies of Underachievement 247 Family Etiology 247 School Etiology 252 Reversal of Underachievement 256 Summary 262 Chapter 13 Cultural Diversity and Economic Disadvantage: The Invisible Gifted 264 Legislation 265 Special Needs 265 Factors Related to Success for Disadvantaged Youth 267 Identification 269 Programming for Gifted Students Who are Culturally Different 276 Gifted Programming in Rural Areas 284 Summary 287 Chapter 14 Gifted Girls, Gifted Boys 289 Gifted Girls 289 Historical Background 290 Present Status of Women 291 Gifted Boys 295 Sex Differences or Gender Differences 295 Mathematics Abilities 298 Differences in Expectations, Achievement Orientation, and Aspirations 301 Reversing Gender-Based Underachievement 305 Summary 306 Chapter 15 Gifted Children with Disabilities 308 Needs of Gifted Students with Disabilities 308 Identification 312 Critical Ingredients of Programs for Gifted Children with Disabilities 319 Reducing Communication Limitations 320 Self-Concept Development 321 High-Level Abstract Thinking Skills 324 Parenting Children with Disabilities 325 Summary 326 Chapter 16 Parenting the Gifted Child 328 Parenting by Positive Expectations 328 Some Special Parenting Concerns 329 Preschool Children 338 Nontraditional Parenting 341 Parent Support Groups and Advocacy 344 Teaching Teens Self-Advocacy 346 Parents as Teachers—Home Schooling Gifted Children 346 Summary 347 • Appendix 16.1: National Gifted and Talented Educational Organizations 348 Chapter 17 Understanding and Counseling Gifted Students 349 Historical Background 351 Personal and Social Issues 351 Perfectionism 355 Emotional Sensitivity and Overexcitability 357 Gifted and Gay 359 Gifted and Overweight 360 Depression and Suicide 362 Career Guidance and Counseling 363 Strategies for Counseling Gifted Students 365 Stress Management 367 Developing a Counseling Program for Gifted Students 369 Comment 371 Summary 371 • Appendix 17.1: Recommended Reading for Counselors, Administrators, And Teachers 373 Chapter 18 Program Evaluation 374 Why Must Programs Be Evaluated? 374 Evaluation Design: Begin at the Beginning 375 Evaluation Models 375 Complexity of Evaluation and Audience: A Hierarchy 379 Instrument Selection 381 Test Construction 382 Daily Logs 385 Indicators 385 Student Self-Evaluations 385 Performance Contracting 385 Commitment to Evaluation 386 Summary 386 • Appendix 18.1: Example of a Structured Observation Form 387 • Appendix 18.2: Example of a Classroom Observation Form 388 • Appendix 18.3: Administrator Survey 391 References 393 Name Index 00 Subject Index 00
£118.51
Little, Brown & Company Light Up Your Childs Mind Finding a Unique Pathway to Happiness and Success
Book Synopsis Based on the renowned Renzulli Method, which has been adopted in schools all over the country, Light Up Your Child''s Mind presents a practical program to help children fire up a love of learning to last a lifetime. World-renowned experts Drs. Renzulli and Reis illustrate the crucial role parents can play in their children''s development and address how they can work with teachers to enhance their children''s education. They uncover the hidden potential of daydreamers, rebels, and one-track minds, arguing that gifted behavior -- basic smarts, high levels of task commitment, and creativity -- can be fostered in bright children, even unmotivated ones. Step by step, Light Up Your Child''s Mind will show parents how to set their kids on the path to a rewarding future.
£32.55
Harper Perennial And Still We Rise
Book SynopsisBestselling author of The Killing Season and veteran Los Angeles Times reporter Miles Corwin spent a school year with twelve high school seniors -- South-Central kids who qualified for a gifted program because of their exceptional IQs and test scores. Sitting alongside them in classrooms where bullets were known to rip through windows, Corwin chronicled their amazing odyssey as they faced the greatest challenges of their academic lives. And Still We Rise is an unforgettable story of transcending obstacles that would dash the hopes of any but the most exceptional spirits.
£15.29
Scholastic Ages 56
Book SynopsisHelp students to achieve mastery a variety of maths topics with thisbox of maths problem-solving cards designed for fast finishers. Each box contains 78 age-appropriate problem cards and a Teacher'sBooklet with guidance and answers.
£22.50
State University Press of New York (SUNY) Playing Favorites Gifted Education and the
Book SynopsisPlaying Favorites examines the ways in which gifted education disrupts the classroom community, deskills regular classroom teachers, limits their ability and willingness to meet individual needs, and impairs the creation of a climate of inclusion and acceptance of difference. Sapon-Shevin shows here that current models of gifted education are elitist and meritocratic, treating some children, not just differently than others, but better; and that in large urban districts, gifted education programs are often racist as well. By creating and funding gifted programs, the author contends, schools engage in a form of educational triage, serving those children for whom inadequate programming and educational failure would not be acceptable while maintaining the status quo for the majority of the school population.This book provides support for teachers, parents, and administrators who have found themselves caught in the struggle of insuring an appropriate education for some children without sacrificing the good of all. Incorporating the words of teachers, parents, and students, as well as related research and theory, this book analyzes the relationship between diversity, community, and social justice. Sapon-Shevin challenges the reader to reconsider ways in which schools can meet individual educational needs while preserving communities of learners as well as the commitment to the education of all children. Finally, the book extends the challenge and assurance that we need not choose between quality education for some and mediocre education for all.
£22.96
Springer Publishing Company Giftedness 101
Book SynopsisIn my estimation Giftedness 101 ranks high among authoritative texts devoted to this particular population of children. It not only offers thorough experience and knowledge-based insights to those who are already or are contemplating serving the social emotional needs of these children in the future, but also those who profess to educate future teachers, those who would venture out into classrooms charged with the teaching and many others besides. It should be required reading for politicians - especially those who shape educational policy.--Gifted and Talented International Linda Silverman is an articulate, insightful, authoritative, and extremely gifted international expert in the assessment of giftedness...[She] has created a gem with Giftedness 101. The fields of psychology and education should welcome this vibrant book with open arms. Alan S. Kaufman, PhD Yale Child Study Center School of Medicine This is a really terrifi
£26.59
Great Potential Press Inc Dabrowskis Theory of Positive Disintegration
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£29.70
Taylor & Francis Ltd RealWorld Math Projects for Gifted Learners
Book SynopsisHelping bring mathematics and engineering to life, these challenging lessons give teachers an exciting tool for engaging advanced learners through creativity and hands-on products. Units are driven by standards and invite students to become baseball field architects, create flying jellyfish, make a gnome hat parachute, scale skyscrapers, and more! Each project includes step-by-step lesson plans with reproducible templates, time estimates, and a materials list. While centered on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) competencies, true to real-world experiences, these hands-on projects span the curriculumincluding writing and public speakingand while they suit entire classrooms and smaller groups, they can also be easily adapted to individual projects for independent study and home school.Table of Contents1. The Jellyfish Flyer 2. Pikes Peak Math 3. Baseball Field Landscape Architects 4. Cones and Gnome Hat Parachutes 5. Nametag Math Project 6. Scaling Skyscrapers
£27.54
Taylor & Francis Ltd Engaging SocialEmotional Skits for Gifted
Book SynopsisEngaging Social-Emotional Skits for Gifted Students gives you all the tools you need to help gifted children expand social skills and develop a better understanding of self, peer relations, task commitment, and leadership through insightful, engaging roleplay!Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style using real-world examples, these open-ended roleplay scenarios teach students how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior. Covering topics from anxiety to patience to teasing and cooperation, each skit includes a problem that invites students to develop their own solutions and takeaways from the situation.Ideal for learners in grades 26, these skits allow gifted students to engage with social-emotional learning, making tackling difficult social and emotional issues nonthreatening and fun.Table of Contents1. Teacher Directions 2. Knowing Yourself Skits 3. Task Commitment Skits 4. Peer Relations Skits
£23.74
Taylor & Francis Inc Introduction to Gifted Education
Book SynopsisNow in its Second Edition, Introduction to Gifted Education presents a well-researched yet accessible introduction to gifted education, focusing on equity and supporting diverse learners. Inclusive in nature, this essential text is filled with varied perspectives and approaches to the critical topics and issues affecting gifted education.Chapters cover topics such as gifted education standards, social-emotional needs, cognitive development, diverse learners, identification, programming options, creativity, professional development, and curriculum. The book provides a comprehensive look at each topic, including an overview of big ideas, its history, and a thorough discussion to help those new to the field gain a better understanding of gifted students and strategies to address their needs.Filled with rich resources to engage readers in their own learning, Introduction to Gifted Education, Second Edition is the definitive textbook for courses introducing teTable of ContentsIntroduction, Section I: Getting Started, 1. Conceptual Frameworks in Gifted Education as the Foundation for Services: The Necessity for Design Alignment [Ann Robinson], 2. History of Gifted Education [Jennifer L. Jolly and Jennifer H. Robins], 3. Standards in Gifted Education [Susan K. Johnsen], Section II: The Gifted Learner, 4. Characteristics of Gifted Learners [Lynette Breedlove], 5. Social and Emotional Development [Anne N. Rinn and Leah K. Murph], 6. Development of Children With Superior Cognitive Abilities [Erin M. Miller, Jennie M. Carr, and Jenny M. Martin], Section III: The Basics for Advanced Learning, 7. Best Practices in Gifted Identification [Jessica K. Ottwein, Lindsay Ellis Lee, Scott J. Peters, and Dante D. Dixson], 8. Transforming Potential Into Exceptional Achievement: Curriculum Design in Gifted Education [Todd Kettler and Maryann R. Hebda], 9. Assessment for Gifted Students [Todd Stanley], 10. Designing the Learning Environment for Gifted Students [Thomas P. Hébert], 11. The Learning Environment at Home: Parents and Families [Michael S. Matthews and Jennifer L. Jolly], Section IV: Programming for Advanced Learning and Talent Development, 12. Enrichment: In and Out of School [Kristen R. Stephens], 13. Acceleration: Practical Applications and Policy Implications [Susan Assouline and Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik], 14. Effective Differentiation for Continuous Progress [Tracy Ford Inman and Julia Link Roberts], 15. Talent Development as a Framework for the Delivery of Services to Gifted Children [Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Rena F. Subotnik, Frank C. Worrell, and Dana Thomson], 16. Creativity [Kristen N. Lamb and Dianna Dekelaita-Mullet], Section V: Diversity of Learners, 17. Understanding Underachievement [Del Siegle], 18. Margins No More: Centering the Needs of Minoritized Students in Gifted Education [Brittany N. Anderson and Tia C. Dolet], 19. Students With Gifts, Creativity, and Talents From Low-Income Families [Kristen Seward and Marcia Gentry], 20. The Interplay Between Geography and Giftedness [Tamra Stambaugh], 21. Resisting the Void: Transforming the Invisible to Visible for Gifted LGBTQ+ Students [Alena R. Treat and Orla Dunne], 22. Multilingual Learners With High Academic Potential [Nielsen Pereira and Luciana C. de Oliveira], 23. Meeting the Needs of Students Who Are Twice-Exceptional [Daphne Pereles, Mary Ruth Coleman, Lois Baldwin, and Stuart Omdal], Section VI: Improving Services for Gifted Learners: Moving Forward, 24. Professional Learning: A New Look [Christine L. Weber and Angela M. Novak], 25. Policy in Gifted Education [Jonathan A. Plucker], 26. Advocacy [Julia Link Roberts]
£94.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Parenting the Smart Kid
Book SynopsisParents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social, emotional, and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive.Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids, with confident, informed support given every step of the way, this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else. How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It's not all bad. How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities. Where to find valuable mentors in your community. When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. What are the benefits and costs of Table of ContentsForeword 1. Parenting Smart Kids: Do Not Act Alone! 2. Behaviors in the Home 3. The Wisdom of School People 4. Villages are Loud and Supportive 5. The Wrap Up: The Complex Journey of Parenting Smart Kids About the Author
£16.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Invaluable Invertebrates and Species with Spines
Book SynopsisRecipient of the 2022 NAGC Curriculum AwardInspire the next generation of zoologists with this 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit geared toward second and third grade high-ability students.Using problem-based learning scenarios, this book helps students develop the vocabulary, skills, and practices of zoologists as they conduct research and solve real world problems. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of how the animal kingdom is structured, create an innovative zoo exhibit containing an entire ecosystem for a vertebrate animal of their choosing, design invertebrate animal trading cards, and much, much more. Featuring detailed teacher instructions and reproducible handouts, this unit makes it easy for teachers to adjust the rigor of learning tasks based on students' interests and needs.Aligned with Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics plus the Next Generation Science Standards, gifted and non-giftTable of ContentsDetailed Description of Unit Lesson 1: Examining Zoology Lesson 2: Why So Weird? Lesson 3: How to Recognize an Animal When You See One Lesson 4: People Puzzles Lesson 5: The Big Five Lesson 6: Animals that Blur the Lines Lesson 7: New Zoo for You Lesson 8: Evaluating an Ecosystem Lesson 9: How Humans Help or Hinder Habitat Health Lesson 10: An Ecosystem Stress Test Lesson 11: Predator or Prey Predictions Lesson 12: Elbow Room Lesson 13: It’s Time for Bed Lesson 14: Speed Racer or Snail Pacer Lesson 15: Show-Off or Wallflower Lesson 16: Lifespan Lineup Lesson 17: Are You Smarter Than A ….. Lesson 18: Zooming in on Zoos Lesson 19: Creating Communities Not Cages Lesson 20: Kids at Work Lesson 21: Presentations Aplenty Lesson 22: Structuring the Spineless Lesson 23: Investigating Invertebrates Lesson 24: No Spine Battle Lines Lesson 25: The Work Continues Lesson 26: The Invincible Invertebrate Lesson 27: Animal I.D. Key Lesson 28: Critiquing Your Creature Keys Lesson 29: Let’s Review Before We’re Through Lesson 30: Show What You Know Master Materials List About the Author Common Core State Standards Alignment Next Generation Science Standards Alignment
£33.24
Taylor & Francis Community College is College
Book SynopsisCombining research with firsthand experience, Community College Is College demystifiesâand destigmatizesâthe community college sector.This practical and accessible resource presents community colleges as an option where students who have been identified as high achieving can receive an excellent postsecondary education, often in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into a high-demand career.Covering topics such as the mission of the community college, dual enrollment, tuition and fees, transfer and career opportunities, this book is a must-read for high school counselors, parents, and caregivers committed to providing students with a complete understanding of the higher education educational options available to them.
£14.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The SENSEational Science Behind How We Discover
Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey of discovery by connecting with the five senses in this 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit geared toward the fourth and fifth grade. Students will use their senses as a springboard to explore advanced concepts such as the science behind cooking, optical illusions, musical instruments, and more. They will learn to distinguish between physical and chemical changes, describe the movement of sound waves, classify optical illusions, and evaluate the validity of their discoveries through unique problem-based learning tasks. Featuring detailed teacher instructions, daily reflection activities, and reproducible handouts, this unit makes it easy for teachers to adjust the rigor of learning tasks based on students' interests and needs.Aligned with Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards, both gifted and non-gifted teachers alike will find this unit engaging, effective, and highly adaptable.Table of ContentsDetailed Description of Unit Part 1: The Chemistry of Cooking Lesson 1: Defining Discovery Lesson 2: What Matters About Matter Lesson 3: Doing the Neutron Dance Lesson 4: A Tsunami of Umami Lesson 5: Finding Fake Foods Lesson 6: You Smell Like a Wolf Lesson 7: Mixing Up Mixtures and Compounds Lesson 8: An Appetite for Acids Lesson 9: Creating A Chemical Change Lesson 10: A Nose In Need Part 2: The Physics of Sound Lesson 11: Verifying Vibrations Lesson 12: Buzzing with Excitement Lesson 13: How Low Can You Go? Lesson 14: Pinna Predictions Lesson 15: Composing for a Cup Concert Lesson 16: A Decibel Dilemma Lesson 17: The Noise Pollution Problem Part 3: The Physiology of Optical Illusions Lesson 18: Confusion in Our Cranium Lesson 19: The 3D Experience Lesson 20: Do My Eyes Deceive Me? Lesson 21: Entering the Eye Lesson 22: Seeking the Summit Part 4: The Neurobiology of Our Skin Lesson 23: It’s Tickle Time Lesson 24: Feeling Our Way Through Life Lesson 25: Sunscreen Showdown Lesson 26: Advice for a King Part 5: Putting It All Together Lesson 27: A Surprise in the Mail Lesson 28: Return to Sender Lesson 29: Feedback from a Friend Lesson 30: A Senses Send-Off Master Materials List About the Author Common Core State Standards Alignment Next Generation Science Standards Alignment
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SAGE Publications Inc Accelerating Learning for All PreK8
Book SynopsisEnsure high expectations and engaging learning experiences for all students Providingallstudents with authentic experiences focused on strengths and learning progressionnot deficits and gap fillingcan change their trajectory.It's time to use strategies typically reserved for advanced and gifted learners to advanceallstudents' learning. Designed to support equitable access and opportunities through rigorous and engaging assessment, curriculum, and instruction,Accelerating Learning for All, PreK-8,provides strategies to move all students towards becoming independent critical thinkers and problem-solversa goal that should not be contingent on background, assessment performance, or zip code. Packed with evidence-based practices and culturally responsive teaching methods, this book includes: Strategies to support diverse learners and develop student voice Support for social emotional leaTrade Review"I definitely recommend Accelerating Learning For All given its depth and timeliness in addressing what is direly needed in the field, particularly current life situations we all find ourselves in as well as the historical challenges that have been prevalent. The book encourages supporting learners and thinkers from all walks of life. " -- Debbie Arakaki"One of the major strengths of Accelerating Learning For All is its relevance in the current education environment. As an instructional coach, I look forward to sharing these strategies with teachers who are hungry to improve the outcomes for all students in their classrooms." -- Kendra Hanzlik"Every teacher can relate to the content in Accelerating Learning For All because every teacher at some point in their career has had students that have struggled and needed support. In addition, many teachers are trying to close the learning gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This book would be a good addition to any educator’s library." -- Meghan Love"I recommend Accelerating Learning For All. The strategies presented are ones I could implement next week. The book was that easy to understand." -- Jennifer Newell"Accelerating Learning For All presents powerful strategies that classroom teachers traditionally have not had access to. I would purchase copies of this book for myself and for my team, school, and district because the strategies would help my staff put equity into action and change outcomes for all students by accelerating learning rather than focusing on deficits, skills, and drills." -- Linda O′Konek, EdD"Accelerating Learning For All encourages creation of a school culture that values critical thinking and independent transfer of learning where students take an active role in their education. School leaders want to know how to create such a culture, and teachers want to work in buildings where a culture like this is present." -- Elaine ShobertTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter One- Creating a Foundation: Implementing Student Voice Chapter Two- Rigorous Assessment Chapter Three- Concept Based Instruction Chapter Four- The Depth and Complexity Framework Chapter Five- Rigorous Questioning Chapter Six- Curriculum Compacting Foreword by Joy Lawson Davis
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Great Minds and How to Grow Them
Book SynopsisGreat Minds and How to Grow Them is a handbook for parents that shows how they can grow the minds of their children and teenagers and guide them to success both at school and in life. The latest neurological and psychological research is proving that most children are capable of reaching high levels of performance that were previously associated only with the gifted and talented.Brains are malleable and IQ is not fixed yet, without parental engagement in their learning, many children don't reach the levels of performance that are associated with academic success. Combining new knowledge with extensive research into how we learn, this book proves that by using simple, everyday techniques that are both rooted in research and accessible for parents, children can learn to learn more successfully.Table of Contents1. The education revolution - most children can succeed at school but they need clever parenting based on the best education research 2. No-one is just a number - IQ isn’t capped and you can grow your child’s intelligence. 3. Home to success - the importance of a good home learning environment and how to create one in any home. 4. Think right - help your child think their way to high performance by flexing those learning muscles. 5. Behave yourself - developing human values, attitudes and attributes associated with success at school and in life. 6. Making the most of school as a parent – including parent types and the high performance learner. 7. The three ages of learning – and succeeding in all of them, including practical advice on homework and adolescence. 8. High performance learning on the move - the secrets of outings you can learn from that everyone can enjoy. 9. Parents - the missing link in education which costs children success at school.
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Taylor & Francis Understanding Giftedness
Book SynopsisThis concise, accessible guide explores the different models behind the concept of giftedness, examining the criteria for evaluating and identifying gifted children, in order to provide a deeper understanding of the lives of children and young people with high cognitive potential. It offers practical advice to parents and teachers, highlighting common queries and misconceptions and presenting evidence-based suggestions for management methods.Key topics covered include the difference between being gifted and talented, how to identify a gifted child, neurological differences between gifted children and their peers, dealing with perfectionism, and the best ways to parent and teach a gifted child. Avoiding prescriptive rules, the authors emphasise the importance of knowing and understanding the individual child whilst utilising research around giftedness to promote the best possible outcomes. Illustrated with case studies of student and teacher perspectives, the book offers an inTable of ContentsPart I Understanding GiftednessChapter 1 – An In-Depth Look at GiftednessChapter 2 – The Gifted Adolescent WorldChapter 3 – Learning for Gifted Students is Not So EasyChapter 4 – Educating Gifted and Talented Students in the Everyday School PracticeChapter 5 – Being a Parent of Gifted Children and Adolescents: Personal Strategies to Support GrowthPart II Supporting Gifted Students in SchoolChapter 6 – Watching the Plants Grow: Understanding Giftedness in ScienceChapter 7 – Teachers’ Conceptions of Giftedness and Gifted Education: An International PerspectiveChapter 8 – Implementing Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Talent Development: Perspective from Students and Teachers in Italy
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Pearson Education Education of the Gifted and Talented
Book SynopsisDr. Gary A. Davis Dr. Sylvia B. Rimm's nine years as a contributing correspondent to NBC's Today Show and on national public radio make her a familiar child psychologist to parents and educators. She is a psychologist, directs Family Achievement Clinic, and has authored many books on gifted children. Her specialty area is preventing and reversing underachievement. Her book, See Jane Win, was a New York Times Bestseller and was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Dr. Rimm has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association for Gifted Children. Dr. Del Siegle is an associate professor of educational psychology in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut where he was honored as a teaching fellow. Prior to earning his PhD, Del worked as a gifted and talented coordinator in Montana. He is past president of the National Association of Gifted Children and serves on the board of direcTable of ContentsBrief Contents Chapter 1 Gifted Education: Matching Instruction with Needs Chapter 2 Characteristics of Gifted Students Chapter 3 Identifying Gifted and Talented Students Chapter 4 Program Planning Chapter 5 Acceleration Chapter 6 Grouping Differentiation, and Enrichment Chapter 7 Curriculum Models Chapter 8 Creativity I: The Creative Person, Creative Process, and Creative Dramatics Chapter 9 Creativity II: Teaching for Creative Growth Chapter 10 Teaching Thinking Skills Chapter 11 Leadership, Affective Learning, and Character Education Chapter 12 Underachievement: Identification and Reversal Chapter 13 Cultural Diversity and Children from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds: The Invisible Gifted Chapter 14 Gifted Children with Disabilities Chapter 15 The Cultural Underachievement of Females Chapter 16 Parenting the Gifted Child Chapter 17 Understanding and Counseling Gifted Students Chapter 18 Program Evaluation References Name Index Subject Index
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SAGE Publications Inc Teaching Gifted and Talented Pupils in the
Book Synopsis'This book is a joy to read. It is full of good sense and, what teachers always hope to find, lots of good, practical ideas...This is a valuable resource and every staffroom should have a copy' - Gifted and Talented Update'Smith's research interests in inclusive and gifted education are reflected in her publications and this book is no exception. This is essentially a user-friendly practitioner's text, aimed at primary school educators...I would recommend this as a useful addition to the practising teacher's repertoire of resource texts' Susen Smith, former primary school teacher 'The suggestions here, many of them photocopiable, are clearly tried and tested. All primary teachers will find them helpful' - Michael Duffy, The Times Educational Supplement`A very useful aid to any staff room bookshelf. Easy to read, use and understand- National Association of Gifted Children NewsletterTrade Review`A very useful aid to any staff room bookshelf. Easy to read. Use and understand- National Association of Gifted Children Newsletter ′A must read for all teachers. This book not only sets out very clearly the needs of Able Gifted and Talented pupils, but also helps teachers reappraise their classroom practice and the role of the learner′ - Johanna M Raffan, Director of NACE, National Association for Able ChildrenTable of ContentsGifted Children in the Primary Classroom Principles of Good Practice for All Learners Asking Better Questions The Menu Approach Managing Whole Class Research Projects
£40.84
SAGE Publications Inc Teaching Able Gifted and Talented Children
Book SynopsisClive Tunnicliffe offers a vision of provision for able, gifted and talented (AG&T) learners within the context of Every Child Matters (ECM) legislation and the drive to achieve personalised learning. Providing a clear and concise summary of an increasingly important area of educational provision, this book offers the right balance of theory and practical strategies. There is advice on:-developing a whole school policy for AG&T provision-defining and identifying AG&T learners-strategies to use in the classroom-developing critical and creative thinking -out-of-school enrichment activities-supporting AG&T learners-working with parentsEach chapter contains a summary of key points, case studies of good practice, great ideas to use with students and Professional Development Activities for staff. This book is short enough to be a quick read, but there is much to whet your appetite for finding out more Trade Review′This book seeks to bring together a range of tried and tested ideas and activities for pupils who are able, gifted and talented. Practical ideas for use in the classroom sit side by side with ideas for whole school development and policies. A useful additional resource for the busy teacher′ - Margaret SutherlandLecturer in Additional Support Needs, University of GlasgowTable of ContentsDeveloping School Policy Defining Able, Gifted and Talented Identifying the Able, Gifted and Talented Whole-School Provision for AG&T Effective Classroom Provision for AG&T Supporting AG&T outside the Classroom
£37.04
SAGE Publications Inc Parallel Curriculum Units for Science Grades 612
Book SynopsisTeachers at various stages of professional development in curriculum design will find these materials powerful examples that will guide their growth and development and sharpen their skills.Mary L. Slade, ProfessorJames Madison University, Harrisonburg, VASupercharge your science curriculum to challenge all studentsBased on the best-selling book The Parallel Curriculum, this professional development resource gives multifaceted examples of rigorous learning opportunities for science students in Grades 612. The four sample units revolve around genetics, the convergence of science and society, the integration of language arts and biology, and the periodic table. The editors and contributors provide user-friendly methods for creating more thoughtful lessons and show how to differentiate them for the benefit of all students. Included are field-tested and standards-based strategies that guide students through: Trade Review“The parallel curriculum model provides a useful framework for creating lessons that are appropriate for all students. Applying it to science, the authors challenge students to think critically in all they do, synthesizing material within the STEM disciplines as well as reaching out to connect to the humanities. The teacher reflections offer relevant tips to maximize the effect of each aspect of the lesson. Most of all, the authors respect their students and their right to interact with challenging curriculum. I highly endorse these units for secondary students and am so excited with the challenge these units provide.” -- Felicia A. Dixon, Professor Emerita of Psychology"Dr. Leppien and her colleagues provide a user-friendly approach to motivating young people through meaningful scientific investigations. I am pleased to incorporate this text into my graduate courses in gifted education." -- Thomas P. Hébert, Professor"Teachers at various stages of professional development in curriculum design will find these materials powerful examples that will guide their growth and development and sharpen their skills." -- Mary L. Slade, Professor“President Obama stated that ′Science is more essential for our prosperity, our security, our health, our environment, and our quality of life than it has ever been′ (2009). This statement speaks to an urgent call for young people to acquire increased scientific knowledge. This book addresses that need by providing carefully designed, highly engaging, and intellectually stimulating lessons." -- Karen L. Westbert, Associate ProfessorTable of ContentsAbout the Editors About the Contributors Introduction 1. Genetics: Our Past, Present, and Future: A Middle School Unit for Grades 6-8 - Lindsey Asbury Introduction to the Unit Background to the Unit Content Framework Unit Components and Rationale Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflection Lesson 1.1: Preassessment and Unit Introduction (Dominant and Recessive Genes) Lesson 1.2: Punnet Squares and Predicting Heredity Lesson 1.3: DNA Lesson 1.4: DNA Extraction Lab Lesson 1.5: DNA Fingerprinting and Crime Lab Investigation Lesson 1.6: Genetics and European History Lesson 1.7: Genetics in Practice Unit 1 Appendixes 2. The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: What′s at Stake? The Convergence of Science and Society, Grade 6 - Julie Martinek Introduction to the Unit Background to the Unit Content Framework Unit Assessments Unit Sequence, Description, and Teacher Reflection Lesson 2.1: Pretest: The Cause-and-Effect Relationship within a System Lesson 2.2: Introduction to the Exxon Valdez Problem Lesson 2.3: Setting Up the Stakeholders? Research Activities Lesson 2.4: Prioritizing the Sites and Constructing a Persuasive Argument/Essay Unit 2 Appendixes 3. Systems: An Integrated Approach to Science and English Instruction, Grades 9-10 - Kristina J. Doubet Introduction to the Unit Background to the Unit Content Framework Lesson/Unit Assessments Lesson Sequence and Teacher Reflection Lesson3.1: An Introduction to Systems Lesson 3.2 (English): The Pearl, Part 1 (Chapters 1-3) Lesson 3.3 (Science): Introducing Cell Structure Lesson 3.4 (English): The Pearl, Part 2 (Chapters 4-6) Lesson 3.5 (Science): Movement in Cells Unit 3 Appendixes 4. The Periodic Table: Getting to Know and Appreciate the Elements and Their Families, Grade 10 - Fie Budzinsky Background to the Unit Content Framework Overview of Key Lesson Ideas/Purposes Lesson 4.1: The Elements: Getting to Know You Lesson 4.2: The Elements: Up Close and Personal Lesson 4.3: We Are Family! Lesson 4.4: The Elements in Action Lesson 4.5: Breaking News Unit 4 Appendixes
£32.29
Rowman & Littlefield Literacy Strategies for Gifted and Accelerated
Book SynopsisGifted and accelerated readers are often not a part of reading instruction in a traditional or inclusive classroom. Their needs go unattended in favor of those who struggle with basic reading and foundational skills. All children should have the opportunity to grow in their knowledge and skills in literacy. This book provides teachers who have one or more gifted/accelerated or those who are keenly interested students in their class ways in which they can differentiate reading instruction that is equitable.Literacy Strategies for Gifted and Accelerated Readers provides educators with practical, research-based strategies and advice to address the unique needs of gifted readers. Attention to required specially designed instruction that aligns to both the content standards and the NAGC PreK-12 Gifted Programming Standards ensures that gifted readers make progress through literacy instruction. This book provides insight and expertise to general education teachers, teachers of the gifted, spTable of ContentsForeword Bob Seney Chapter 1: How to Use this Book Chapter 2: Overview of Literacy Instruction Chapter 3: Fact or Fiction about Gifted Readers Chapter 4: Characteristics of Gifted Readers Chapter 5: Reading Program Goals: Creative Reading Chapter 6: Reading Program Goals: Critical Reading Chapter 7: Reading Program Goals: Inquiry Reading Chapter 8: Flexible Grouping A Final Word about Differentiation and Gifted Readers About the Author
£43.20
Rowman & Littlefield Literacy Strategies for Gifted and Accelerated
Book SynopsisGifted and accelerated readers are often not a part of reading instruction in a traditional or inclusive classroom. Their needs go unattended in favor of those who struggle with basic reading and foundational skills. All children should have the opportunity to grow in their knowledge and skills in literacy. This book provides teachers who have one or more gifted/accelerated or those who are keenly interested students in their class ways in which they can differentiate reading instruction that is equitable.Literacy Strategies for Gifted and Accelerated Readers provides educators with practical, research-based strategies and advice to address the unique needs of gifted readers. Attention to required specially designed instruction that aligns to both the content standards and the NAGC PreK-12 Gifted Programming Standards ensures that gifted readers make progress through literacy instruction. This book provides insight and expertise to general education teachers, teachers of the gifted, spTable of ContentsForeword Bob Seney Chapter 1: How to Use this Book Chapter 2: Overview of Literacy Instruction Chapter 3: Fact or Fiction about Gifted Readers Chapter 4: Characteristics of Gifted Readers Chapter 5: Reading Program Goals: Creative Reading Chapter 6: Reading Program Goals: Critical Reading Chapter 7: Reading Program Goals: Inquiry Reading Chapter 8: Flexible Grouping A Final Word about Differentiation and Gifted Readers About the Author
£23.75
Rowman & Littlefield A Call to Action
Book SynopsisAlthough twice exceptional students are gradually receiving more recognition and intervention, they are still a grossly underserved segment of the school population. A Call to Action: Identification and Intervention for Twice and Thrice Exceptional Students begins with basic information about twice exceptional studentsstudents who are both gifted/talented and who also have learning disabilitiesand provides strategies for how educators can identify these students. It is imperative that classroom teachers provide intervention to address both exceptionalities since these students often score at grade level on standardized tests, the giftedness score lowered by the learning disability raised by the giftedness, resulting in neither exceptionality being addressed because they do not qualify for either of the special services.This book discusses the Informal Reading Inventory, how it should be administered, and how the information provided by this instrument can enable the classroomTrade ReviewBlanche E. Sosland has done it again! A Call to Action: Identification and Intervention for Twice and Thrice Exceptional Students is an important book because twice exceptional students are a grossly underserved student population and because far too few professionals and parents know how to identify them. This book combines strategies for identifying students gifted in one area—and below grade level in another—with practical “interventions.” It will be useful to those preparing to become teachers and their professors, those who have taught for several years, and parents of twice exceptional students. As with her recent book on bullying, it is very readable, combines theory and practice, and has numerous real-life examples from her teaching—both from her students and her colleagues. -- Donald J. Breckon, former president emeritus, Park University, Parkville, MissouriTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1.Characteristics of Twice Exceptional StudentsChapter 2.Identification of Twice Exceptional StudentsChapter 3. Early InterventionChapter 4. Informal Reading InventoryChapter 5. Stopwatch SpellingChapter 6. Twice Exceptional Students: Natural AptitudesChapter 7. Thrice Exceptional Students’ ChallengesChapter 8. “Thou Shalt Not Bully”Chapter 9. Parent-Teacher PartnershipChapter 10. Creating a Path to Success for Twice Exceptional StudentsAppendixesReferencesIndexAbout the Author
£61.20
Rowman & Littlefield A Call to Action
Book SynopsisAlthough twice exceptional students are gradually receiving more recognition and intervention, they are still a grossly underserved segment of the school population. A Call to Action: Identification and Intervention for Twice and Thrice Exceptional Students begins with basic information about twice exceptional studentsstudents who are both gifted/talented and who also have learning disabilitiesand provides strategies for how educators can identify these students. It is imperative that classroom teachers provide intervention to address both exceptionalities since these students often score at grade level on standardized tests, the giftedness score lowered by the learning disability raised by the giftedness, resulting in neither exceptionality being addressed because they do not qualify for either of the special services.This book discusses the Informal Reading Inventory, how it should be administered, and how the information provided by this instrument can enable the classroomTrade ReviewBlanche E. Sosland has done it again! A Call to Action: Identification and Intervention for Twice and Thrice Exceptional Students is an important book because twice exceptional students are a grossly underserved student population and because far too few professionals and parents know how to identify them. This book combines strategies for identifying students gifted in one area—and below grade level in another—with practical “interventions.” It will be useful to those preparing to become teachers and their professors, those who have taught for several years, and parents of twice exceptional students. As with her recent book on bullying, it is very readable, combines theory and practice, and has numerous real-life examples from her teaching—both from her students and her colleagues. -- Donald J. Breckon, former president emeritus, Park University, Parkville, MissouriTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1.Characteristics of Twice Exceptional StudentsChapter 2.Identification of Twice Exceptional StudentsChapter 3. Early InterventionChapter 4. Informal Reading InventoryChapter 5. Stopwatch SpellingChapter 6. Twice Exceptional Students: Natural AptitudesChapter 7. Thrice Exceptional Students’ ChallengesChapter 8. “Thou Shalt Not Bully”Chapter 9. Parent-Teacher PartnershipChapter 10. Creating a Path to Success for Twice Exceptional StudentsAppendixesReferencesIndexAbout the Author
£27.00
Rowman & Littlefield Advanced and Struggling Students
Book SynopsisFor too many families, the language and culture of public education are confusing and intimidating, creating barriers that prevent meaningful and supportive collaboration. This can be especially true for both the parents of students who struggle and the parents of students who are high achievers. But it doesn't have to be that way. Schools should be a place where parents feel welcomed and a place where rules and practices are translated into language that parents can understand and relate to. Ultimately, schools should be a place where parents are provided the information they need to support and advocate for their children.If you are the parent of a struggling or high-achieving child, Advanced and Struggling Students: An Insider's Guide for Parents and Teachers to Support Exceptional Youngsters will teach you how to understand and be understood. Full of tips, strategies, resources, and real-life stories, this book will help you learn how to be a productive partner with your Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSection I. Struggling Students: Why, For Some Kids, School is an Uphill MarathonChapter 1: How Do I Know if My Child is Struggling?Chapter 2: I Think my Child is Struggling; How Do I Connect with the School to Get a Plan Started?Chapter 3: How Do I Make Sure My Struggling Child is Getting the Support They Need?Chapter 4: What Role Do Special Education and English as a Second Language Programs Play in Supporting Struggling Students?Chapter 5: How Do Schools Identify and Support Struggling Students?Section II. Advanced Students: Why the Most Successful Kids Often Get the Short End of the StickChapter 6: What Does it Mean for a Child to be “Advanced”?Chapter 7: How Do I work With My Child’s School to Figure Out if They Are “Advanced”?Chapter 8: What should schools do to support advanced students?Chapter 9: How Do I Advocate for My Advanced Child?About the Author
£41.40
Rowman & Littlefield Advanced and Struggling Students
Book SynopsisFor too many families, the language and culture of public education are confusing and intimidating, creating barriers that prevent meaningful and supportive collaboration. This can be especially true for both the parents of students who struggle and the parents of students who are high achievers. But it doesn't have to be that way. Schools should be a place where parents feel welcomed and a place where rules and practices are translated into language that parents can understand and relate to. Ultimately, schools should be a place where parents are provided the information they need to support and advocate for their children.If you are the parent of a struggling or high-achieving child, Advanced and Struggling Students: An Insider's Guide for Parents and Teachers to Support Exceptional Youngsters will teach you how to understand and be understood. Full of tips, strategies, resources, and real-life stories, this book will help you learn how to be a productive partner with your Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSection I. Struggling Students: Why, For Some Kids, School is an Uphill MarathonChapter 1: How Do I Know if My Child is Struggling?Chapter 2: I Think my Child is Struggling; How Do I Connect with the School to Get a Plan Started?Chapter 3: How Do I Make Sure My Struggling Child is Getting the Support They Need?Chapter 4: What Role Do Special Education and English as a Second Language Programs Play in Supporting Struggling Students?Chapter 5: How Do Schools Identify and Support Struggling Students?Section II. Advanced Students: Why the Most Successful Kids Often Get the Short End of the StickChapter 6: What Does it Mean for a Child to be “Advanced”?Chapter 7: How Do I work With My Child’s School to Figure Out if They Are “Advanced”?Chapter 8: What should schools do to support advanced students?Chapter 9: How Do I Advocate for My Advanced Child?About the Author
£18.04
Rowman & Littlefield Gifted or Just Plain Smart
Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of Gifted or Just Plain Smart? was revised to address the vast changes in the post COVID educational environment. It is designed to be a useful guide for all who work with gifted school-age children: parents, teachers, principals, and pre-service teachers in university settings. It covers gifted education from its origins and theories to the practical use of current technology at home or in the school. It also addresses strategies to recognize and develop overlooked gifted students such as those who are twice exceptional, those from diverse underserved populations, and those with a variety of gender issues, including students who identify with LGBTQ+ communities. It is an updated practical how-to manual with examples, anecdotes, real-life comments, and includes a guide to free resources. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. History and Definitions of Gifted EducationChapter 2. Theories, Models, Positions, Attitudes, and Controversy Chapter 3. Myths, Truths, and Characteristics of Gifted Students Chapter 4. Strategies, Tips, and DeliveryChapter 5. Virtual Instruction for Gifted StudentsChapter 6. Identifying Special Populations of Gifted StudentsChapter 7. Assessment IssuesChapter 8. Teachers of Gifted StudentsChapter 9. Building on Experience: Voices from the FieldChapter 10. Resources Epilogue: Answering the Question ReferencesAppendix Relevant Websites for Each ChapterIndex
£55.80
Rowman & Littlefield Gifted or Just Plain Smart
Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of Gifted or Just Plain Smart? was revised to address the vast changes in the post COVID educational environment. It is designed to be a useful guide for all who work with gifted school-age children: parents, teachers, principals, and pre-service teachers in university settings. It covers gifted education from its origins and theories to the practical use of current technology at home or in the school. It also addresses strategies to recognize and develop overlooked gifted students such as those who are twice exceptional, those from diverse underserved populations, and those with a variety of gender issues, including students who identify with LGBTQ+ communities. It is an updated practical how-to manual with examples, anecdotes, real-life comments, and includes a guide to free resources. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1. History and Definitions of Gifted EducationChapter 2. Theories, Models, Positions, Attitudes, and Controversy Chapter 3. Myths, Truths, and Characteristics of Gifted Students Chapter 4. Strategies, Tips, and DeliveryChapter 5. Virtual Instruction for Gifted StudentsChapter 6. Identifying Special Populations of Gifted StudentsChapter 7. Assessment IssuesChapter 8. Teachers of Gifted StudentsChapter 9. Building on Experience: Voices from the FieldChapter 10. Resources Epilogue: Answering the Question ReferencesAppendix Relevant Websites for Each ChapterIndex
£18.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Fostering Giftedness: Challenges and
Book SynopsisThis book contains two parts. The first part, Chapters 1 to 14 provide a systematic insight into key aspects of gifted students starting from different approaches to defining giftedness, then identifying the gifted, their role in the society, gender differences, socio-emotional development, mentoring gifted students, creating an optimal environment for their development, evaluating the work of the gifted, underachievement of the gifted, methods and programs of working with the gifted, use of modern technologies in teaching gifted students, and training of teachers to work with the gifted population. The second part of the manuscript includes a case study, or empirical research on the development of students gifted in mathematics. The research method is explained first, including a description of the participants and data collection instruments. The research conducted is a case study showing the development of gifted mathematicians both in schools and in the family environment, from early childhood to higher education. The research includes many factors in the family environment such as: socio-economic and educational status of parents, learning conditions, number of children in the family, parents' assistance with school obligations, parents' reaction to children's successes and failures, punishment, etc. The research also includes many in-school factors that could have a positive or negative, motivating or restraining effect on the development of the mathematical gift of the respondents. Some of these factors are: identification of the gifted, methods of working with them, rewards, punishments, programs of working with them, teacher-student relations, and the like. In addition to the development of respondents in the family and school environments, their motivation was also investigated. Based on the interviews conducted with the respondents, the factors that induced our respondents to develop into mathematically gifted students were presented. The development of students gifted in mathematics is also described on the basis of the analysis of their pedagogical documentation, through which their abilities outside mathematics were determined, along with whether there were any crucial moments that had a positive or negative effect on them, i.e. their mathematical development. Finally, the results of the research were summarized and the factors that could have contributed to the mathematical gift of the respondents were listed. Moreover, certain recommendations are given to parents and teachers for more efficient work with the gifted population.Table of ContentsPreface; List of Tables; Introduction; What is Giftedness; Characteristics of Gifted Students; Identification Gifted Students; Care of the Gifted Students and their Contribution to Social Development; Socio-Emotional Development of Gifted and Talented Students; Giftedness and Gender; Creating the Optimal Learning Environment; Assessing and Evaluating the Performance of Gifted and Talented Students; Underachievement of Gifted Students; Professional Development of Teachers of Gifted Students; Programs for Gifted Students; Mentoring Gifted Students; Use of Information Technologies in Working with Gifted Students; The Development of Mathematically Gifted Students: A Case Study; Discussion and Conclusion; References; Index.
£138.39
Turner Publishing Company Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright,
Book SynopsisThe challenges smart and creative people encounter - from scientific researchers, genius award winners, to bestselling novelists, Broadway actors, high-powered lawyers and academics - often include anxiety, over-thinking, mania, sadness and despair. Specifically, the challenges that smart people face, including: · "racing brain syndrome" · living in an anti-intellectual culture · finding ideas worth loving · dealing with boredom and hypersensitivity · finding meaning in their lives and their work · struggling to achieve success In WHY SMART PEOPLE HURT, psychologist Dr. Eric Maisel draws on his many years of work with the best and the brightest to pinpoint these often devastating challenges and offer solutions based on the groundbreaking principles and practices of natural psychology. His thoughtful strategies include using logic and creativity to cope with the problems of having a brain that goes into overdrive at the drop of a hat. With a series of questions at the end of each chapter, he guides the reader to create his or her own roadmap to a calm and meaningful life. WHY SMART PEOPLE HURT is a must-read for parents of gifted children as well as the millions of smart and creative people that are searching for a more meaningful life.Trade Review"A mustread for parents of gifted children and the 1.5 billion people who find themselves in the top 20% of the world's population, Why Smart People Hurt powerfully explains the struggles of our best and our brightest and provides answers with the potential to change the lives of millions of readers." ―Gail McMeekin author of The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women "In this insightful examination of the challenges bright individuals face, Eric Maisel explores how to reclaim your passion and to live a richer and more productive life. It's a smart move to read this wise book." ―John Moir, Return of the Condor: The Race to Save Our Largest Bird from Extinction "If you're so smart, why are you in so much pain? Dr. Maisel gets to the root of the special mental challenges of bright people, provides a new system for deriving meaning and joy from life, and helps you conquer the special challenges of being smart with compassionate and invaluable advice! This book will make a smart person even smarter." ―Dr. Katharine Brooks, You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career "Eric Maisel's Why Smart People Hurt is original, provocative and also reassuring. His conceptualization of mania as a thinking disorder and his treatment for this are original ideas that to my knowledge have never before been expressed. I have taken several courses from Eric and I know personally how powerful his methods are. His principles of natural psychology are, as he describes, simple and yet immensely practical and effective." ―Dr. Laurie Jo Moore, MD, ABPN, FRANZCP
£16.96
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids
Book SynopsisDefines giftedness and discusses special quirks and problems that arise living with a gifted child, from a lack of neatness to the ''too-smart mouth,'' and explains how parents can find the right programs and make school as rewarding as ...
£13.49
Prufrock Press Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics
Book SynopsisThe Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students are commonly referred to as the Renzulli Scales or Renzulli-Hartman Scales . Now in its third edition, the Renzulli Scales are the nation's most popular tool for identifying gifted children. Supported by 40 years of research, the Renzulli Scales are used by gifted and talented programs across the country. This standardized instrument is completed by teachers and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children. The Renzulli Scales are designed to obtain teacher estimates of a student's characteristics in the following areas: Learning Characteristics Creativity Characteristics Motivation Characteristics Leadership Characteristics Artistic Characteristics Musical Characteristics Dramatics Characteristics Communication Characteristics (Precision) Communication Characteristics (Expressiveness) Planning Characteristics Mathematics Characteristics Reading Characteristics Technology Characteristics Science Characteristics Each scale contains multiple items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The first four scales (learning, creativity, motivation, and leadership) are used by most schools that use the Scales. The remaining 10 scales are focused on specific areas. They are used by schools when those areas seem appropriate for a gifted program's goals. For example, a program serving gifted math students would use the mathematics scale, a science academy would use the science scale, etc.Research shows that gifted children tend to exhibit certain observable behaviors, such as using advanced vocabulary, grasping underlying principles, and making generalizations from complex information. The Renzulli Scales asks teachers to rate children in comparison to their peers on a host of these observable behaviors. The children who score high on the scales are more likely to be gifted. Using a tool like the Scales, a school can narrow the number of students who will be fully evaluated for a gifted program.The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students. Based on a multiple talent approach to the identification of gifted students, the scales help identify student strengths.To explore the full collection of Renzulli Scales print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/scales-for-rating-the-behavioral-characteristics-of-superior-students. Table of ContentsScales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students, Learning Characteristics, Creativity Characteristics, Motivation Characteristics, Leadership Characteristics, Artistic Characteristics, Musical Characteristics, Dramatics Characteristics, Communication Characteristics (Precision), Communication Characteristics (Expressiveness, Planning Characteristics, Mathematics Characteristics, Reading Characteristics, Technology Characteristics, Science Characteristics
£142.50
Prufrock Press Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics
Book SynopsisThe Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students are commonly referred to as the Renzulli Scales or Renzulli-Hartman Scales . Now in its third edition, the Renzulli Scales are the nation's most popular tool for identifying gifted children. Supported by 40 years of research, the Renzulli Scales are used by gifted and talented programs across the country. This standardized instrument is completed by teachers and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children. The Renzulli Scales are designed to obtain teacher estimates of a student's characteristics in the following areas: Learning Characteristics Creativity Characteristics Motivation Characteristics Leadership Characteristics Artistic Characteristics Musical Characteristics Dramatics Characteristics Communication Characteristics (Precision) Communication Characteristics (Expressiveness) Planning Characteristics Mathematics Characteristics Reading Characteristics Technology Characteristics Science Characteristics Each scale contains multiple items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The first four scales (learning, creativity, motivation, and leadership) are used by most schools that use the Scales. The remaining 10 scales are focused on specific areas. They are used by schools when those areas seem appropriate for a gifted program's goals. For example, a program serving gifted math students would use the mathematics scale, a science academy would use the science scale, etc.Research shows that gifted children tend to exhibit certain observable behaviors, such as using advanced vocabulary, grasping underlying principles, and making generalizations from complex information. The Renzulli Scales asks teachers to rate children in comparison to their peers on a host of these observable behaviors. The children who score high on the scales are more likely to be gifted. Using a tool like the Scales, a school can narrow the number of students who will be fully evaluated for a gifted program.The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students. Based on a multiple talent approach to the identification of gifted students, the scales help identify student strengths.To explore the full collection of Renzulli Scales print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/scales-for-rating-the-behavioral-characteristics-of-superior-students. Table of ContentsScales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students, Learning Characteristics, Creativity Characteristics, Motivation Characteristics, Leadership Characteristics, Artistic Characteristics, Musical Characteristics, Dramatics Characteristics, Communication Characteristics (Precision), Communication Characteristics (Expressiveness, Planning Characteristics, Mathematics Characteristics, Reading Characteristics, Technology Characteristics, Science Characteristics
£66.49
Prufrock Press Modern Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced
Book SynopsisModern Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced Academic Students addresses the need for advanced curriculum design in an age of national standards and 21st-century learning innovations. The text and its authors work from the assumption that the most advanced learners need a qualitatively different design of learning experiences in order to develop their potential into outstanding achievement, answering the question, How should we design learning experiences for our most advanced academic students in the foundational curriculum areas? This book provides the most contemporary thinking about how to design in-depth courses of study in the foundational curriculum areas with a high degree of complexity and advanced content. The book includes chapters articulating specific design components like creative thinking, critical thinking, and authentic research, but also subject-specific chapters in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies to demonstrate application of those design components.
£42.74
Prufrock Press Introduction to Curriculum Design in Gifted
Book SynopsisGifted students require a curriculum that intentionally aligns with their advanced abilities to ensure engagement at the appropriate level of intensity and depth. Introduction to Curriculum Design in Gifted Education offers an in-depth exploration of curriculum development for the gifted. Included are the general foundations of good curriculum design, a survey of curriculum models appropriate for gifted learners, an examination of design considerations across content areas, a detailed analysis of the role assessment has in the curriculum development process, and an exploration of trends and future directions of curriculum development for the gifted. Each chapter is authored by experts with considerable knowledge pertaining to curriculum implications for gifted students and is written with the practitioner in mind to facilitate effective implementation. This text is an essential addition to the library of any educator seeking to create new and/or adapt existing curriculum to bett
£46.54
Prufrock Press Things My Child Likes to Do Forms: Set of 100
Book SynopsisThings My Child Likes to Do enables educational decision-makers to collect information on children's social, emotional, motivational, and creative abilities from the perspective of those who know them best: their parents or guardians. These scales can be used as one component of a multiple measures identification system for gifted, talented, or enrichment programming or to collect information on students' readiness, interests, and learning profiles. The scales have been subjected to content and construct validation to provide clear, accurate, and informative data regarding student characteristics. Includes 100 sets of 4-page booklets containing the Things My Child Likes to Do scale for administration purposes.
£114.00
Prufrock Press Talent Development as a Framework for Gifted
Book SynopsisTalent developmentÄù is a phrase often used in reference to the education of gifted children. Recently, it has been presented by researchers to refer to a specific approach to the delivery of gifted education services.
£46.54
Prufrock Press Thinking Like an Engineer
Book SynopsisThinking Like an Engineer focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to engineering. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant content area standards. Students will complete design challenges, visit with an engineer, and investigate real-world problems to plan feasible engineering solutions. Thinking Like an Engineer reflects key emphases of curricula from the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, including the development of process skills in various content areas and the enhancement of discipline-specific thinking and habits of mind through hands-on activities. Grade 4
£35.23
Prufrock Press Transformations in Stories and Arguments
Book SynopsisTransformations in Stories and Arguments explores essential questions, such as How does the development of a character build the reader''s understanding? How do the actions of others change the world? How do words and images impact our thinking? This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University''s Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and features accelerated content, creative products, differentiated tasks, engaging activities, and the use of in-depth analysis models to develop sophisticated skills in the language arts. Through the lens of transformation, students will examine narrative and persuasive elements essential to the analysis of short stories, advertisements, visual art, scientific argumentation, and their own writing. Students will discover transformations in themselves and their written work as they craft and revise narrative and persuasive pieces, realizing their own voice in the process. Ideal for gifted classrooms or gifted pull-out groups, the unit features stories by Dan Santat, Fiona Roberton, Jannell Cannon, Christopher Myers, Maurice Sendak, Daniel Manus Pinkwater, Jane Yolen, and Patricia Polacco; poetry by Carl Sandburg; sculptures by Arturo Di Modica and Kristen Visbal; a viewing of Pixar''s short film Lou and a variety of commercials; and engaging short nonfiction readings.Winner of the 2015 NAGC Curriculum Studies AwardGrades 2-4
£33.24
Prufrock Press Gifted Education and Gifted Students
Book SynopsisAlthough most teacher education programs offer classes on special education and English language learners, teachers often do not receive any training in the needs of high-ability students or gifted education practices. This book:
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Prufrock Press A Field Guide to Gifted Students: A Teacher's
Book SynopsisA Field Guide to Gifted Students is a practical manual to the unique characteristics of gifted and advanced learners. Presented as a concise 32-page, full-color booklet available in sets of 10 print copies or a single eBook copy, this resource: Can be used in teacher workshops and other group professional learning settings. Assists educators in understanding and meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted students. Includes a companion online facilitator's guide. Features practical tips based on current research and best practices. Is packed with illustrations, checklists, space to write notes, and a glossary of terms. School can feel like the wrong fit for many gifted learners, but through learning how to notice and support gifted students' diverse traits and needs, educators can build ideal classroom climates for student success. Readers will understand how to identify giftedness and related traits, including twice-exceptionality, introversion and extroversion, perfectionism, sensitivity, and intuitiveness. The online facilitator's guide includes everything workshop leaders need to conduct a brief course for classroom teachers, coordinators, counselors, or even parents.Trade Review"It puts into words and images the multiple ways in which young persons can show their gifts, thereby providing illumination to teachers, parents, and (as appropriate) to the young person her/himself." – Howard Gardner, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 3/16/21"I've enjoyed using [this] book with graduate students in my course entitled Nature and Needs of the Gifted. It's a great introduction to the characteristics, traits, and behaviors of GT students. I've found that they enjoy the vivid descriptions of the 12 profiles. They can easily connect these to children they've worked with. It's also a great supplement to the material I cover on special populations." – Thomas P. Hébert, University of South Carolina, 3/19/21"It is very exciting... and it looks like a very helpful guide to introduce teachers to a broad array of gifted and talented students." – Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut, 4/13/21Table of ContentsIntroduction HAVE YOU MET . . . ? Olive, the Instant Intuitor Louis, the Super Connector Quinn, the Explainer Nelson, the Sponge Pam, the Bibliophile Sean, the Marathon Focuser Sadie, the Maverick Liam, the Sensitive Soul Haley, the Perfectionist Ingrid, the Noticer Horace, the Fluid Thinker Samantha, the Idiosyncratic Sophisticate Other Learners to Consider Logistical Suggestions Resources and References
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