Education : Special aspects of education : Education of special classes of persons : Exceptional children and youth. Special education : Gifted children and youth

Provides up-to-date, research-based theory and practical applications to help teachers effectively differentiate instruction with gifted students in mind more...

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A fascinating examination of Australian children amongst the most intellectual gifted ever studied which explores the effect of early school life on their educational development. more...

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With all the talk of failing schools these days, we often forget that schools can fail their brightest students too. Gifted children forced into a "one size fits all" approach to schooling find themselves bored or frustrated, which can lead to underachievement, behavioral problems, or depression. Without sufficient challenges and resources, say Jan and Bob Davidson, America's brightest young minds languish, never reaching their full potential. Society can't afford that loss. In Genius Denied, the Davidsons -- founders of a nonprofit institute that provides assistance to gifted children -- offer hope and practical advice to parents and students alike. Through their own experiences and those of the families they've worked with, the Davidsons show parents how to find an appropriate education for their children, when to go outside the school system, and how to create a support network with school authorities and other parents. Genius Denied shows that with commitment and creativity, gifted students can get the education they deserve, one that nurtures their talents and minds. more...

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'This book is very readable, full of practical advice, and a must for all those involved in early years, including parents' - Johanna M Raffan, Director of National Associaton for Able Children. How can we identify gifted and talented young children in pre-school settings and how can existing resources be used to challenge and stimulate them? Margaret Sutherland draws on 16 years teaching experience to provide: opractical and easily implemented lesson ideas for physical movement, maths, language and music. oguidance on how to make sure all children are given the opportunity to achieve. opractical ideas for the identification of able young children. The ideas and activities have all been tried and tested by practitioners and show how to help gifted children to flourish and all children to benefit from imaginative approaches to learning. more...

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Public interest in the care and education of exceptionally able children tends to wax and wane according to current political and economic concerns. Whether or not such interest is topical or fashionable at any given time, the fact remains that exceptionally able children exist. They live within their families; they attend our schools; they are loved and cared for by their parents; and they are taught and guided by their teachers. Parents and teachers are not primarily concerned whether there is a national interest in certain labelled groups of children. They are concerned with individuals, with the child they know; and for whom they strive to do their best to promote a healthy and happy development. Exceptionally able children are first and foremost children. Their need for love, understanding and acceptance is as great as that of any other child. Love may be readily available to them. Understanding and acceptance may prove more difficult. more...

Price: $46.95