| Teaching Gifted and Talented Pupils in the Primary School: A Practical Guide Contributor(s): Smith, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 141290319X ISBN-13: 9781412903196 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $56.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2005 Annotation: "A very useful aid to any staff room bookshelf. Easy to read, use, and understand."-National Association of Gifted Children Newsletter "A must read for all teachers. This book not only sets out very clearly the needs of able, gifted and talented pupils, but also helps teachers reappraise their classroom practice and the role of the learner."-Johanna M. Raffan, Director, National Association for Able Children How can we provide challenges for the gifted and talented primary school pupil in an inclusive classroom setting???Using tried and tested examples, this book shows the busy teacher how to challenge able children in their mixed-ability class???where time and resources are usually limited. The practical tasks will show you how carefully designed activities can cater??to a range of abilities. The book discusses: Creating a working environment that helps more able pupils thrive Varying the way teachers ask questions Developing multiple intelligencesOffering different levels of challenge in classroom activities Allowing pupils choice in the activities they do Running whole-class research projects Class teachers, ??teaching assistants, learning support teachers, and trainers looking for practical teaching ideas to challenge gifted children will find this book an ideal resource. A glossary of key terms and a range of reproducibles are included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Special Education - Gifted - Education | Classroom Management - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 371.953 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.28" W x 11.76" (0.93 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Using tried-and-true examples, this book shows busy teachers how to challenge able children in their mixed-ability classes--where time and resources are usually limited. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Chris: - Chris Smith is Lecturer in Support for Learning and Inclusive Education at the University of Glasgow. She is a Project Leader with the Scottish Network for Able Pupils. |