Full Description
An unprecedented collaboration between leading names from the independent and state sectors, this thought-provoking book addresses the current crisis in education for the most able.
Grounded in the classroom, the authors draw on their own first-hand experiences and international research to scrutinise techniques and practices from leading countries, exploring the more divisive issues that have damaged teaching worldwide.
Demonstrating what works well in teaching the most able, and also what does not work, the book offers a radical solution, a stimulus to thought and a way forward for teachers, academics and all those with responsibility for ensuring high standards in education, including governments and members of regulatory authorities.
Contents
Section 1: Background
A Note on our Methodology
The Global Picture: History and Oversight
The Local Picture: The UK
Section 2: Techniques
Techniques, and the Renzulli Approach
Acceleration and Compaction
The Robinson Center for Young Scholars
Enrichment and Add-In
Out of Class Enrichment, the Internet and Summer Schools
The Genius Programme, Competitions and Tertiary Links
Specialist Schools and the Issue of Selection
Teacher Training, Resources and the Cluster Approach
Disadvantage, Gender and Ability As An Illness
Section 3: Countries
The PISA Tables, UK, Finland and South Korea
Singapore, Hong Kong
Australia
United States of America
Section 4: Future Directions
Core Issues
A Proposal for the UK
The Future: Creativity, Critical Thinking and Mindfulness
