Education of the Gifted and Talented (5th Edition)
Davis, Gary A.; Rimm, Sylvia B.
Language: English
Published by Allyn & Bacon, 2003
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- Title
- Education of the Gifted and Talented (5th Edition)
- Author
- Davis, Gary A.; Rimm, Sylvia B.
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205388507
- ISBN 13
- 9780205388509
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
This comprehensive text by leaders in the field presents the best practices in gifted education.
After a brief overview of current issues in the field, Education of the Gifted and Talented discusses the characteristics of gifted students as well as challenges of parenting and the understanding and counseling of gifted children. The authors address crucial topics in the field, including strategies for identifying gifted students, considerations in planning a sound gifted and talented program, contemporary program models, problems of minority, disabled and female students, and the evaluation of gifted programs.
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This practical resource presents the best ideas and practices in the field of gifted education. From planning a sound gifted and talented program to the evaluation of a program, this leading text explores contemporary program models, problems of minority, disabled, and female gifted students. Chapters on creativity and teaching thinking skills―two concepts central to gifted education―help the reader understand creative students, creative processes, and how to foster high levels of creative thinking (Chs. 10 & 11).
“(Education of the Gifted and Talented, 4/e) is current and accurate. Couldn't ask for a better text.”
Michael F. Shaughnessy, Eastern New Mexico University
“The authors have mastered the fine art (of) writing in an interesting and intellectually challenging manner: no small feat...I love this book!”
Amy P. Dietrich, The University of Memphis
“The comprehensiveness of the coverage for an introductory text is a major strength.”
Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut
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