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Essential Readings in Gifted Education

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April 2004 | Corwin

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The National Association for Gifted Children series Essential Readings in Gifted Education, edited by Sally M. Reis, is a comprehensive collection of the leading research, theories, and findings that span more than 25 years. Each volume tackles the major issues, chronicles chief trends, and imparts effective models and solutions for gifted education.

Individual volumes edited by prominent leaders in the field of gifted education include:

Robert J. Sternberg: Definitions and Conceptions of Giftedness--This volume explores the multiple faces of giftedness and talent, the validity of available assessments, and how educators can develop giftedness and talent
Definitions and Conceptions of Giftedness

Joseph S. Renzulli
: Identification of Students for Gifted and Talented Programs--The articles address and offer solutions to the numerous challenges educators face in their attempts to accurately identify gifted and talented students.
Identification of Students for Gifted and Talented Programs

Linda E. Brody
: Grouping and Acceleration Practices in Gifted Education--Various forms of grouping and acceleration are studied in this volume, along with recommendations for implementation that will ensure challenging educational opportunities for gifted students.
Grouping and Acceleration Practices in Gifted Education

Joyce VanTassel-Baska
: Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Students--This ready-reference offers decision makers the tools they need to shape a successful and enriching curriculum for gifted students.
Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Students

Carol Ann Tomlinson
: Differentiation for Gifted and Talented Students--Focusing on the link between gifted education and general education, the benefits of differentiating curriculum and instruction are discussed.
Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Students

Alexinia Y. Baldwin
: Culturally Diverse and Underserved Populations of Gifted Students--This volume addresses the under representation of culturally diverse and/or economically disadvantaged students in gifted and talented programs.
Culturally Diverse and Underserved Populations of Gifted Students

:--This volume explores the multiple faces of giftedness and talent, the validity of available assessments, and how educators can develop giftedness and talent:--The articles address and offer solutions to the numerous challenges educators face in their attempts to accurately identify gifted and talented students.: Various forms of grouping and acceleration are studied in this volume, along with recommendations for implementation that will ensure challenging educational opportunities for gifted students.:--This ready-reference offers decision makers the tools they need to shape a successful and enriching curriculum for gifted students.:--Focusing on the link between gifted education and general education, the benefits of differentiating curriculum and instruction are discussed.:--This volume addresses the under representation of culturally diverse and/or economically disadvantaged students in gifted and talented programs.

:--This volume explores the multiple faces of giftedness and talent, the validity of available assessments, and how educators can develop giftedness and talent:--The articles address and offer solutions to the numerous challenges educators face in their attempts to accurately identify gifted and talented students.: Various forms of grouping and acceleration are studied in this volume, along with recommendations for implementation that will ensure challenging educational opportunities for gifted students.:--This ready-reference offers decision makers the tools they need to shape a successful and enriching curriculum for gifted students.:--Focusing on the link between gifted education and general education, the benefits of differentiating curriculum and instruction are discussed.:--This volume addresses the under representation of culturally diverse and/or economically disadvantaged students in gifted and talented programs.

Susan Baum: Twice-Exceptional and Special Populations of Gifted Students--Gifted students that are at-risk because of learning disabilities, gender issues, and/or economical disadvantages are highlighted in this volume.
Twice-Exceptional and Special Populations of Gifted Students

:--Gifted students that are at-risk because of learning disabilities, gender issues, and/or economical disadvantages are highlighted in this volume.

Sidney M. Moon: Social/Emotional Issues, Underachievement, and Counseling of Gifted and Talented Students--Articles in this volume address the affective needs of special populations of high-ability students, such as underachievers, who are at risk of not reaching their full potential. Preventive strategies and intervention techniques are also discussed.
Social/Emotional Issues, Underachievement, and Counseling of Gifted and Talented Students

:--Articles in this volume address the affective needs of special populations of high-ability students, such as underachievers, who are at risk of not reaching their full potential.Preventive strategies and intervention techniques are also discussed.

Enid Zimmerman: Artistically and Musically Talented Students--Major themes include nature versus nurture in arts talent development, crystallizing experiences, teacher empowerment, and collaboration between school and community members.
Artistically and Musically Talented Students

:--Major themes include nature versus nurture in arts talent development, crystallizing experiences, teacher empowerment, and collaboration between school and community members.

Donald J. Treffinger: Creativity and Giftedness--Misconceptions about the connection between creativity and giftedness are debunked, and dynamic means of recognizing, assessing, and nurturing creativity are discussed.
Creativity and Giftedness

Misconceptions about the connection between creativity and giftedness are debunked, and dynamic means of recognizing, assessing, and nurturing creativity are discussed.

Carolyn M. Callahan: Program Evaluation in Gifted Education--The readings in this volume report on specific program evaluations, and offer critical guidance in the development of assessment instruments for gifted programs.
Program Evaluation in Gifted Education

:--The readings in this volume report on specific program evaluations, and offer critical guidance in the development of assessment instruments for gifted programs.

James J. Gallagher: Public Policy in Gifted Education--Raising some of the most challenging questions, this call-to-arms focuses on what must be done to keep gifted child programs alive and well.
Public Policy in Gifted Education

:--Raising some of the most challenging questions, this call-to-arms focuses on what must be done to keep gifted child programs alive and well.


Key features
  • THE biggest names in gifted education - from Tomlinson, Renzulli, Sternberg and Reis to Gallagher, Callahan, Johnsen, Van Tassel-Baska, Wiggins, Treffinger, and more.
  • Co-publication with NAGC.
  • The authors writing introductions for each section review the major themes and ideas of each section, discuss contemporary issues in that area, and project future trends.
  • Each article begins with an overview of the material to be presented, presents research, and discusses how readers can put the research to use. The why, the what, and the what now are thoroughly covered.
  • Material contains tables, charts, and bulleted lists.
  • As a single volume, the book is potentially the best desk reference book on the topic. Its closest competitor, The International Handbook of Giftedness and Talent, is too international (24 nations) to be palatable to American schools and libraries - though that did not prevent it from warranting a second edition, which won the Choice "Outstanding Title" Award in 2002 for its contributions to the field.
  • As separate books, the material will be more accessible to teachers, administrators and professors who are interested in specific topics for their own educational, research, and site-based decision-making needs.

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