Gifted children and gifted education : a handbook for teachers and parents / Gary A. Davis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Gary A., 1938-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gifted children--Education--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Gifted children.

Talented students--Education--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Talented students.

Gifted children--Education.

United States.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xi, 331 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Scottsdale, AZ : Great Potential Press, [2006]

Summary:

Frankenstein is identified as gifted, while Pinocchio has trouble thinking logically. In his new book, Gary A. Davis, Ph.D., begins each chapter with humorous anecdotes as a gateway to explaining how to cultivate the talents of gifted children. There are noteworthy obstacles to achieving the successful education of gifted and talented students, but they can be overcome. This book, as a resource for teachers and parents, is a valuable tool for doing so. The author's dry humor, combined with useful explanations, will guide parents and educators through an enjoyable learning experience! Features include: ? Identifying giftedness and intelligence ? Understanding educational policies ? Describing methods for effective grade and subject acceleration ? Enriching programs to ensure that children reach their potential ? Teaching thinking skills ? Recognizing counseling needs and problematic tendencies

Contents:

Gifted students and gifted education

Characteristics of the gifted

Definitions, theories, and legal questions

Identification of gifted and talented students

Acceleration

Enrichment

Grouping gifted students

Planning a gifted program

Models that guide teaching the gifted

Thinking skills

Creativity and teaching for creative growth

Problems and counseling needs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-317 and indexes.

ISBN:

0910707731

9780910707732

OCLC:

64624948