David A. Sousa brings the latest brain research to bear on how to engage artistically and intellectually advanced learners. This volume clarifies prevailing myths about the nature of giftedness, describes how to recognize and challenge gifted learners, and illustrates how to help when they underachieve.
Articles in this volume address the affective needs of special populations of high-ability students, such as underachievers, who are at risk of not reaching their potential. Preventive strategies and intervention techniques are discussed.
Focusing on the link between gifted education and general education, this resource discusses the benefits of differentiating curriculum and instruction.
The expert guide to the critical issues affecting educational reform efforts for the gifted! Raising some of the most challenging questions in the field, this call-to-arms focuses on the important services gifted programs provide, the potential crisis gifted educators face, and what must be done to keep the gifted child movement alive and well. Key features include: James J. Gallagher's unflinching account of the issues that continue to plague gifted education reform efforts, and his recommendations for addressing these issues Eleven influential articles from leading researchers in the field of gifted education A study on how the elimination of gifted and talented programming impacts participating students and their parents This ready-reference offers the extensive research, insight, and guidance of top authorities in gifted education, and is designed to help educators fight for the resources necessary to ensure appropriate services for gifted students. The ERGE Series: The National Association for Gifted Children series Essential Readings in Gifted Education is a 12-volume collection of seminal articles from Gifted Child Quarterly. Put the knowledge and power of more than 25 years of research on giftedness and talent into your hands with the leading theories, studies, and findings the experts in the field have to offer.
'This book is an essential resource for all those in Early Years settings; providing invaluable information about addressing the wide range of aspects involved in developing effective provision for able learners' - Nursery World 'This book is essential reading for all those involved in Early Years. It proves that good provision for Gifted and Talented is good provision for all children.' - Johanna M Raffan, Founder Director, NACE Do you want to know more about how you can influence and impact gifted young children's beliefs about their ability? This book explores the way staff impact learner beliefs about ability and suggests ways that staff can support young children as they develop. The book contains practical ideas for: - giving feedback and praise - structuring activities to help shape and recognise high ability - creating a challenging learning environment - developing citizens of the future. Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to shape and influence learning for all children in early years settings.
"Contains priceless examples of teachers sharing their particular expertise on how to bring creativity and excitement back to our classrooms. Best of all, the strategies are integrated with required standards." -Susan Winebrenner, Author and Staff Development Specialist Education Consulting Service, Inc. "There are many books that establish the importance of providing creative, stimulating learning experiences, but here is a book that provides strategies for exactly how that can be done." -Barbara Clark, Professor Emeritus California State University, Los Angeles Provide exciting, enriching learning experiences for gifted students through proven strategies from master teachers! How can I motivate my gifted students using the resources I already have? How can I stimulate their imaginations to further their learning? This book is packed with practical activities that allow students to bring their insights, observations, imaginations, and experiences to the classroom. Igniting Creativity in Gifted Learners, K-6 helps elementary school teachers use creative methods to enhance gifted students' learning and stimulate higher-level thinking, discovery, and invention. Linked to curriculum standards, these ready-to-use strategies, activities, and examples help teachers: Inspire students in reading, writing, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts Tie creative processes to learning outcomes Incorporate technology into instruction where appropriate Encourage students to explore new avenues for thinking and learning Use these contributions from experienced educators to make creativity a vital ingredient in classroom instruction and the learning process!
"Contains priceless examples of teachers sharing their particular expertise on how to bring creativity and excitement back to our classrooms. Best of all, the strategies are integrated with required standards." -Susan Winebrenner, Author and Staff Development Specialist Education Consulting Service, Inc. "There are many books that establish the importance of providing creative, stimulating learning experiences, but here is a book that provides strategies for exactly how that can be done." -Barbara Clark, Professor Emeritus California State University, Los Angeles Provide exciting, enriching learning experiences for gifted students through proven strategies from master teachers! How can I motivate my gifted students using the resources I already have? How can I stimulate their imaginations to further their learning? This book is packed with practical activities that allow students to bring their insights, observations, imaginations, and experiences to the classroom. Igniting Creativity in Gifted Learners, K-6 helps elementary school teachers use creative methods to enhance gifted students' learning and stimulate higher-level thinking, discovery, and invention. Linked to curriculum standards, these ready-to-use strategies, activities, and examples help teachers: Inspire students in reading, writing, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts Tie creative processes to learning outcomes Incorporate technology into instruction where appropriate Encourage students to explore new avenues for thinking and learning Use these contributions from experienced educators to make creativity a vital ingredient in classroom instruction and the learning process!
"The patterns described in these successful schools both validated and challenged my thinking. I can see opportunities for renewed emphasis in our district and much hope for continuing our progress with students." -Nancy Skerritt, Assistant Superintendent Tahoma School District, Maple Valley, WA Transform your school with best leadership practices that sustain high student achievement year after year! What are the key elements necessary for creating enduring student success? In the era of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and high-stakes accountability, district leaders, principals, and teachers need to develop core values and practices that will help schools not only meet learning goals, but sustain performance over time. Sustaining Extraordinary Student Achievement presents "on-the-ground, walking-the-hallways" case studies and analyses of five Title I elementary schools that overcame a myriad of challenges, including high staff turnover and a high percentage of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, to achieve and maintain academic excellence. Drawing from interviews, vignettes, and site visits, the author shows how these schools succeeded through strategies that align with research on effective schools, such as: Creating a school culture that emphasizes high standards and expectations Nurturing collaboration and effective shared leadership Using data to target instruction, intervene with students, and make decisions Focusing on exemplary standards Empowering staff to do their best work Initiate meaningful change in your school with progressive practices and proven leadership strategies!
The expert guide to the major issues and most promising strategies for meeting the needs of high-ability, culturally diverse students! Biased testing strategies, societal pressures and the attitudes of teachers are but a few of the obstacles that hamper efforts to identify and serve the needs of culturally diverse gifted students. The articles in Culturally Diverse and Underserved Populations of Gifted Students address these and other issues and suggest tactics to resolve the under representation of high-ability minority students in gifted programs. Key features include: Alexinia Y. Baldwin's review of the literature on underrepresented populations in gifted programs and her recommendations to ensure that the needs of gifted culturally diverse students are met Case studies of culturally diverse, high-potential students An exploration of community attitudes and peer expectations that discourage high achievement Shedding light on the unique needs of culturally diverse gifted students, posing culturally savvy identification strategies, and discussing options for appropriate programming and program staffing, this reference book is a must-have for gifted program developers and gifted specialists alike. The ERGE Series: The National Association for Gifted Children series Essential Readings in Gifted Education is a 12-volume collection of seminal articles from Gifted Child Quarterly. Put the knowledge and power of more than 25 years of research on giftedness and talent into your hands with the leading theories, studies, and findings the experts in the field have to offer.
