Curriculum Compacting: The Complete Guide to Modifying the Regular Curriculum for High-Ability Students - Softcover

Renzulli, Joseph; Burns, Deborah E.

 
9780936386638: Curriculum Compacting: The Complete Guide to Modifying the Regular Curriculum for High-Ability Students

Synopsis

Curriculum compacting is a practical and inexpensive way to challenge advanced learners. The method allows teachers to streamline the regular curriculum, ensure students' mastery of basic skills, and provide time for stimulating enrichment and acceleration activities. With information on the history and rationale of curriculum compacting as well as successful implementation strategies, this book covers everything teachers need to understand, justify, and practice curriculum compacting for gifted students.

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About the Author

Joseph Renzulli is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut, where he also has served as the director of the Renzulli Center For Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development.

Deborah E. Burns, Ph.D., earned her B.S. from Michigan State University, her M.S. degree from Ashland (OH) University, and her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. In September 2018, Deb celebrated 45 years of delightful and diverse experiences within the education community.

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