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Supporting gifted and talented pupils in the secondary school / Moira Thomson.

By: Language: English Publisher: London : Paul Chapman, 2006Description: vi, 122 sISBN:
  • 1412919673
  • 1412919681
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 371.95730941 22
Other classification:
  • Eab.03
  • Dofa
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Book Biblioteket HKR Biblioteket 371.9 Thomson Available 11156000158500
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

′This is an excellent book which is organised for teachers, heads of schools, and those specifically involved with very able youngsters. Many ideas are provided in this book for teachers to follow in order to render their professional expertise appropriate for helping youngsters with high ability′ - Dr L. F. Lowenstein, Educational, Clinical and Forensic Psychological Consultant

Using ideas that have been tried and tested in the classroom, this book takes a whole school approach to providing appropriate challenge and support for gifted and talented pupils in an inclusive educational setting.

Packed with practical ideas for meeting the needs of gifted pupils and containing plenty of case studies that show what can be achieved, this book also provides advice on:

" Defining and Identifying giftedness and talent;

" Strategies for resolving underachievement by gifted and talented pupils;

" Dual exceptionality and removing barriers to attainment;

" support strategies for gifted and talented pupils (in schools and in LEAs);

" different teaching and learning strategies, such as differentiation and enrichment;

" devising a tailored curriculum to meet the needs of individual able pupils.

Gifted and Talented Co-ordinators, class teachers, LEA Advisers and Learning Support Teachers looking for a whole-school approach to helping more able pupils develop their abilities to the fullest potential will find this book invaluable.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part 1 Identification And Provision
  • Defining Giftedness
  • Identification of Giftedness
  • Underachievement
  • Dual Exceptionality
  • Policy and Provision
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Part 2 Specific Strategies
  • Differentiation
  • Enrichment
  • Acceleration
  • Specialist Provision
  • Professional Development