Full Description
First Published in 1999. The purpose of this book is to raise awareness among teachers and parents about the factors which influence under-achievement in able children in the primary years. In the past there has been a dearth of research focused on able children of this age, especially in the UK. In order to fill this perceived deficit, this book is based on a research project which incorporated interviews and observation in context, as well as traditional testing procedures. In this study, therefore, the views of parents, teachers and children were considered and all were given voice to provide a holistic picture of the situation.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Background; Chapter 2 Key Research on Able Children; Chapter 3 Past and Current Educational Provision for Able Children; Chapter 4 Portraits of the Able Child; Chapter 5 Emerging Issues; Chapter 6 Case Studies of Achieving Able Children; Chapter 7 Case Studies of Under-achieving Able Children; Chapter 8 Able Children and the School; Chapter 9 Exploring the Classroom Situation; Chapter 10 The Able Child at Home; Chapter 11 Final Words;
