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<:;st> A standard introductory textbook in gifted education. The most notable change for this edition is a new chapter on counseling that addresses the social, emotional, and education/career needs and problems of gifted children, and outlines specific counseling-related roles for teachers, parents, counselors, and even school administrators. The first edition (1985) is cited in BCL3. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In the mid 1970s, interest in accommodating the educational needs of gifted and talented children began its climb to higher levels with greater public awareness. Federal statements, definitions, funds, and professional staff were created, and state legislation formalized the existence and needs of gifted children. Now, as we head into a new millennium, this movement has taken a step backward due to a rise in a recommitment to equity in education, growing cooperative teaching, and the economics of funding a program. This book, however, continues to outline the best ideas that have come from leaders in gifted education. This up-to-date and well- organized best-seller begins with an overview of current issues and proceeds to characteristics of gifted students, program planning, and identification issues and methods. The problem of underachievement is covered as well as the challenges of parenting, understanding, and counseling gifted children. Designed for teachers and administrators who are seeking to teach gifted children, or to develop or enhance a program for gifted children.

SYNOPSIS

This resource presents best practices and ideas in the field of gifted education, exploring contemporary program models and problems of minority, female, and disabled gifted students. Changes to this fifth edition include material on new research, an expanded section on gifted education in rural areas, and new information on counseling gifted students. Davis is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. Rimm is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Discusses the special needs and problems of gifted students, describing all aspects of program planning and development, including formalizing goals and objectives, identifying students, outlining theory-based acceleration and enrichment activities, and evaluating a program. Presents specific rating forms and questionnaires for identification and evaluation, and reviews curriculum models for program planning and evaluation. Changes in this fourth edition include a response to the infamous and updated material on theories and models of giftedness. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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