Full Description
Journey across the globe with this indispensable guide to nurturing exceptional talent in our increasingly interconnected world.
This groundbreaking collection brings together experts from six continents to reveal how acceleration practices for gifted students are shaped by unique cultural contexts and educational philosophies. Covering topics such as transformative acceleration policies that have redefined gifted education worldwide, the fascinating evolution of acceleration practices across different regions, real-world case studies showcasing both triumphs and challenges in implementation and practical, adaptable strategies you can immediately apply in a variety of educational settings, each chapter offers invaluable insights through the lens of different cultural perspectives.
Whether you're an educator, administrator, or policy maker, this essential resource provides the global context needed to create or adapt more effective, culturally responsive acceleration programs practices that better nurture our brightest minds.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Acceleration in the United States: There Is Still Work to Be Done 3. Acceleration in South America 4. Acceleration Practices for Gifted Learners in Hong Kong SAR China 5. Academic Acceleration in Europe 6. Acceleration in an African Place: Perspectives, Policies, and Practices 7. Reaching the Full Potential: Acceleration Practices for Australian Gifted Students
