Gifted Education and Gifted Students
A Guide for Inservice and Preservice Teachers| By: | Kelly C. Margot |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks |
| Print ISBN: | 9781618218933 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781618219213 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Although most teacher education programs offer classes on special education and English language learners, teachers often do not receive any training in the needs of high-ability students or gifted education practices. This book: Prepares inservice and preservice teachers to educate high-ability students. Addresses learning targets through a combination of research and practical strategies. Includes a selection of activities to check for teacher understanding. Is concise and user-friendly. Is perfect for both individual and collaborative learning. Each chapter opens with a driving question and a list of learning targets related to various topics, including key philosophies, theories, and models; educational factors that enhance or inhibit talent development; characteristics of advanced learners; and the role of culture, ethnicity, and language in the identification process.