Achieving Excellence: Educating the Gifted and Talented

Achieving Excellence: Educating the Gifted and Talented
ISBN-10
0131755625
ISBN-13
9780131755628
Series
Achieving Excellence
Category
Education / Professional Development
Pages
292
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall
Authors
Frances A. Karnes, Kristen R. Stephens

Description

Achieving Excellence: Educating The Gifted and Talented, provides foundational information relating to the field of gifted education (i.e. history, laws, etc.), details characteristics of gifted students from various populations, describes how such students are identifiedand assessed, and presents up-to-date, research-based pedagogy relating to curriculum design and instruction. It draws upon experts in the field to present content in a practical way so that it is applicable to pre-service and classroom teachers. Chapter summaries and questions for thought and reflection are included at the end of each chapter to help guide classroom discussion. In addition, each chapter provides a listing of useful resources that enables the reader to extend their learning on a particular topic or issue.

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