Handbook of Giftedness in Children

Handbook of Giftedness in Children
Author: Steven I. Pfeiffer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2008-03-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0387743995

In one comprehensive resource, this superb handbook covers everything you need to know about the subject. It brings together leading experts from the fields of psychology and education, combining theory and applied empirical research on such crucial topics as conceptualization, types of intelligence, developmental considerations, and ethical and legal concerns. Particular attention is given to social and family contexts, and evidence-based strategies and interventions offer solid guidelines on assessment, curriculum design, and encouraging and nurturing talent – from preschool through adolescence.

Teaching Strategies in Gifted Education

Teaching Strategies in Gifted Education
Author: Susan K. Johnsen
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2005
Genre: Gifted children
ISBN: 1593631707

Teaching Strategies in Gifted Education offers practical advice about teaching gifted kids. This book offers specific teaching strategies such as divergent-thinking instruction and independent study. The book also covers differentiated curriculum, classroom management, dealing with underachievement, and professional development and total sch

Gifted Children and Gifted Education

Gifted Children and Gifted Education
Author: Gary A. Davis
Publisher: Great Potential Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 1
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0910707731

As a college text or a reference for parents, this is a valuable tool for overcoming obstacles to successful education of GT students. The author's dry humor and useful explanations guide the reader through an enjoyable learning experience!

Guiding the Gifted Child

Guiding the Gifted Child
Author: James T. Webb
Publisher: Gifted Unlimited
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1982
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This book seeks to increase the awareness by parents, teachers, and clinicians of the often overlooked unique emotional needs of gifted children.

Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students

Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students
Author: Christine Fonseca
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000492605

Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of why gifted children are so extreme in their behavior and how to manage the highs and lows that accompany emotional intensity. Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, this revised and updated second edition contains additional chapters addressing temperament and personality development, as well as expanded role-plays and strategies designed to show parents and teachers how to interact and guide gifted children in a way that teaches them how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior. Updated resources and worksheets make this practical resource a must-read for anyone wishing to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of gifted children.

Helping Gifted Children Soar

Helping Gifted Children Soar
Author: Carol Ann Strip
Publisher: Great Potential Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0910707413

A guide to the many issues gifted children face that offers parents and teachers advice on identifying gifted children, helping them get the most of classroom programs, forming parent support groups, meeting social and emotional needs, and choosing the appropriate curriculum.

APA Handbook of Giftedness and Talent

APA Handbook of Giftedness and Talent
Author: Steven I. Pfeiffer
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Child psychology
ISBN: 9781433826962

This handbook incorporates the most recent thinking and cutting-edge research from a wide range of fields related to gifted education, including developmental and social psychology, the neurosciences, cognitive science, and education. It consists of six sections: History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development Theories and conceptions of giftedness and talent development Gifted identification and assessment Gifted education Psychological considerations in understanding the gifted (e.g., the family, social and emotional considerations, friendships and peer relations) Special issues facing the gifted (e.g., policy and legal issues; the twice exceptional learner; underachievement and the gifted; ADHD and the gifted; suicide; perfectionism; bullying)

Pamphlet

Pamphlet
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1931
Genre: Education
ISBN: