The SAGE Handbook of Gifted and Talented Education

The SAGE Handbook of Gifted and Talented Education
Author: Belle Wallace
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 851
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1526463083

The SAGE Handbook of Gifted & Talented Education provides a comprehensive and international overview of key challenges and issues in the field of gifted education, making this an invaluable volume for individuals in the fields of education, public and private school administration, psychology and beyond. Containing contributions by a range of expert authors from around the world, chapters include discussions of the wide range of human abilities and talents which impinge upon academic success, with explorations of various political, social and economic factors which influence how ‘giftedness’ and ‘gifted education’ is defined and understood in different regions around the globe. PART 1. CONCEPTS OF GIFTEDNESS AND IDENTIFICATION: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS PART 2: EDUCATIONAL PROVISION: PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES PART 3: GLOBAL RESPONSES TO EMERGING G&T PROVISION: DEFINING THE FUTURE

Educating the More Able Student

Educating the More Able Student
Author: Martin Stephen
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1473927803

An unprecedented collaboration between leading names from the independent and state sectors, this thought-provoking book addresses the current crisis in education for the most able. Grounded in the classroom, the authors draw on their own first-hand experiences and international research to scrutinise techniques and practices from leading countries, exploring the more divisive issues that have damaged teaching worldwide. Demonstrating what works well in teaching the most able, and also what does not work, the book offers a radical solution, a stimulus to thought and a way forward for teachers, academics and all those with responsibility for ensuring high standards in education, including governments and members of regulatory authorities.

Supporting Gifted and Talented Pupils in the Secondary School

Supporting Gifted and Talented Pupils in the Secondary School
Author: Moira Thomson
Publisher: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2006-07-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412919681

'This is an excellent book for teachers starting out in the field of gifted and talented education.'Johanna M Raffan, Director of National Association for Able Children (NACE)Written with the practitioner in mind, this book takes a refreshing whole school approach to educating gifted and talented pupils in mixed-ability classrooms. Packed with practical ideas for lessons, the book also includes a range of fascinating case studies to highlight pupils' enormous potential and show what can be achieved.It provides valuable guidance on core topics such as:Definitions of gifted and talentedHow to identify gifted and talented pupilsIdentifying and resolving underachievementSupport strategies for gifted and talented pupils (in schools and in LEAs)Different teaching and learning stylesDevising a tailored curriculum to meet the needs of individual able pupils

Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent

Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent
Author: Barbara Kerr
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 1113
Release: 2009-06-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1412949718

The three-volume Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and the arts.

21st Century Education: A Reference Handbook

21st Century Education: A Reference Handbook
Author: Thomas L Good
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 1031
Release: 2008-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412950112

Via 100 entries or 'mini-chapters,' the SAGE 21st Century Reference Series volumes on Education will highlight the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates any student obtaining a degree in the field of education ought to have mastered for effectiveness in the 21st Century.

Learning to be a Teacher

Learning to be a Teacher
Author: John Lange
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2017-02-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1526413000

Being a successful teacher means constantly examining your own development to identify blind spots and ensure you engage on a meaningful level with teaching and learning. This book discusses theoretical and conceptual ideas, linked to direct strategies for the classroom, that guide students towards becoming proactive and effective learners, giving them the confidence to take charge of their professional future in teaching. Built around a series of ‘contributing ideas′, this book includes a conceptual framework for critically analysing and thinking about the teaching and learning environment. Examples throughout explore how to make the most of professional learning opportunities so students can take personal control of their learning, through self-regulation and self-monitoring. Strategies for making practical use of these ideas for classroom planning and preparation for learning are also included.

International Handbook of Giftedness and Talent

International Handbook of Giftedness and Talent
Author: K. A. Heller
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 952
Release: 2000-12-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0080544169

The first edition of this popular reference work was published in 1993 and received critical acclaim for its achievement in bringing together international perspectives on research and development in giftedness and talent. Scholars welcomed it as the first comprehensive volume in the field and it has proved to be an indispensable resource to researchers. Since the first edition, the scholarly field of giftedness and talent studies has expanded and developed, welcoming contributions from researchers in related disciplines. Several theoretical frameworks outlined in the first edition have now been empirically tested and a number of new trends have emerged. The Second Edition of the International Handbook of Giftedness and Talent provides an invaluable research tool to academics, researchers and students interested in the field of giftedness and talent. The contributors are renowned in the field and the broad range of topics on giftedness that have been studied in the past century, right up to the late 1990s, are represented in this volume. It is truly international in scope, bringing together leading scholars and teachers from all around the world. This new edition has been fully updated and rewritten and includes 22 completely new chapters. It provides a comprehensive review and critical synthesis of significant theory; a unique cross-national perspective with contributions from over 100 distinguished authors covering 24 nations; significant contributions from scholars working in related fields; an increased focus on empirically supported scholarship; and is arranged for quick and easy reference with comprehensive subject and author indexes.

Teaching Able, Gifted and Talented Children

Teaching Able, Gifted and Talented Children
Author: Clive Tunnicliffe
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2010-04-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446248127

Clive 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 parents Each 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 about this fascinating area of teaching and learning. It is a useful and interesting resource for busy managers, project leaders, classroom practitioners and learning support staff across the primary and secondary age range. Clive Tunnicliffe is an education consultant currently based in China; he had a long career in the UK as a teacher, Local Authority Advisor, National Strategy Manager and Director of Publications for NACE.

Program Evaluation in Gifted Education

Program Evaluation in Gifted Education
Author: Carolyn M. Callahan
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2004-03-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506318479

The expert guide to the major issues, the chief trends, and the most effective models of program evaluation in gifted education! The readings in this ready-reference report on specific program evaluations, offer critical guidance in the development and utilization of instruments for assessing gifted and talented programs, and are designed to stimulate the discussion of issues surrounding the evaluation of gifted programs. Key features include: Carolyn M. Callahan′s comprehensive and insightful examination of the past, present, and hopeful future of gifted program evaluation Research-informed theories, practical guidelines, and successful models of evaluation Recommendations for future exploration Program evaluation has been considered an important, but neglected component of gifted education for the last three decades. Program Evaluation in Gifted Education provides much needed direction to program developers and practitioners who desire to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their gifted programs. 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.

Planning and Implementing Programs for the Gifted

Planning and Implementing Programs for the Gifted
Author: James H. Borland
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Total Pages: 251
Release: 1989
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780807729663

The author's system approach to program planning stands in contrast to the "packaged-program" approach that will be familiar to many readers. Rather than advocating a single all-purpose model, the author stresses the need to develop programs for the gifted that are based upon and responsive to the peculiarities of specific localities.