Description
The authors help educators identify gifted and talented students, present effective instructional approaches such as enrichment and acceleration, and review characteristics related to exceptional students.
Table of Contents
About A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Self-Assessment I
Introduction to Teaching Students With Gifts and Talents
1.Which Students Do We Consider Gifted and/or Talented?
Federal Legislation
Varying State Definitions
Identification of Students With Gifts and Talents
2.What Characteristics Are Associated With Gifts and Talents?
Cognitive
Academic
Physical
Behavioral
Communication
3.What Should Every Teacher Know About Teaching Students With Gifts and Talents?
Enrichment Tactics
Acceleration Tactics
4.What Trends or Issues Influence How We Teach Students With Gifts and Talents?
The Evolving Concept of Giftedness
Moving Beyond Intelligence Tests
Tips for Teachers
5.Gifts and Talents in Perspective
6. What Have We Learned?
Key Points
Key Vocabulary
Self-Assessment II
Answer Key for Self-Assessments
On Your Own
Resources
Books
Journals
Organizations
References
Index
