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.

Achieving Excellence: Educating the Gifted and Talented

Education & Teaching

Karnes, Frances A.

Stephens, Kristen R.

Schools & Teaching

Pearson

This upbeat, very useful resource guide will give young women everything they need to start exploring and planning a career in science, math, or technology. Part I introduces readers to the many exciting career opportunities available in the sciences and provides specific strategies for planning for a future career in these areas. Part II recounts true stories of girls and young women in the sciences, detailing how they got involved and what they have accomplished. Part III offers timelines of extraordinary women throughout history, inspiring quotations, a list of Web sites specifically geared toward women in the sciences, suggestions for science-oriented computer software, and many other recommended resources. If you have an interest in science, this excellent guide, full of useful information, will start you on the path toward realizing your career dreams.

Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Prometheus

Provides tips on how to start, organize, maintain, and display a collection and includes advice from young people who are currently maintaining collections.

Ultimate Guide to Collecting

Children's Books

Prufrock Pr

It is not possible to teach someone to be creative. It is not possible to teach someone to be intelligent. It is, however, possible to teach students to use the creativity and intelligence they already have. Students can be taught to think more creatively or intelligently and also can learn strategies for thinking more rationally or imaginatively. Encouraging creative thinking in the classroom is an exciting component of any effective gifted education program. This guide offers basic foundations required for supporting creativity. From establishing the right classroom environment, to using creative teaching strategies, to assessing student outcomes, this book is filled with practical information. The book also includes a listing of competitive contests and programs and an extensive list of resources. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education.

Fostering Creativity in Gifted Students: The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education (Practical Strategies in Gifted Education)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cramond, Bonnie

Karnes, Frances

Psychology & Counseling

Routledge

This new series offers timesaving books on critical topics for educating students with autism spectrum disorders. The four books in this series are filled with practical information and advice, thus making them an ideal resource for classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, and graduate students. Focusing on educational and instructional strategies that are successful with students with autism spectrum disorders, this book profiles the most current, research-based interventions that can be implemented by teachers in a classroom setting.

Educational Strategies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (The Practical Strategies Series in Autism Education)

Ivey, Julie

"Part of Prufrock Press' Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education, Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted Students offers practical advice for helping gifted students develop their leadership potential."

Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted Students: The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education

Bean, Suzanne M.

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