Teach for Attention!

by Ezra Werb

Author	: Ezra Werb
Publisher	: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages	: 210
Release	: 2020-06-30
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1631983202

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A lively read from a working teacher offers practical engagement strategies for students with attention challenges If learning is a motor, student engagement is the key. But when teaching students with ADHD and other attention challenges, sometimes even the most finely tuned classroom can sputter. Teach for Attention! is your tool belt of teaching strategies for students with ADHD, low self-confidence, distraction, and other attention challenges. Dozens of true classroom stories show the strategies in action. It’s all about making simple fixes so you can reach every student without changing your approach or revamping your curriculum. Carry these ideas with you like tools on a belt—the right one will be there when you need it!

Developing the Gifted and Talented Young Learner

by Margaret Sutherland

Author	: Margaret Sutherland
Publisher	: SAGE
Total Pages	: 130
Release	: 2008-09-23
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1849208379

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′This book is an essential resource for all those in Early Years settings; providing invaluable information about addressing the wide range of aspects involved in developing effective provision for able learners′ - Nursery World ′This book is essential reading for all those involved in Early Years. It proves that good provision for Gifted and Talented is good provision for all children.′ - Johanna M Raffan, Founder Director, NACE Do you want to know more about how you can influence and impact gifted young children′s beliefs about their ability? This book explores the way staff impact learner beliefs about ability and suggests ways that staff can support young children as they develop. The book contains practical ideas for: - giving feedback and praise - structuring activities to help shape and recognise high ability - creating a challenging learning environment - developing citizens of the future. Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to shape and influence learning for all children in early years settings.

The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children

by Maureen Neihart

Author	: Maureen Neihart
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 203
Release	: 2021-09-23
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1000489744

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The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children remains the only book that provides a comprehensive summary of the empirical research on the social and emotional development of gifted children by leading authorities in the field. It includes several features that make it the leading text on what we know about the social and emotional development of gifted children. For example, it summarizes the most significant findings from the empirical research on the topic. It also includes noteworthy variations that have been observed across cultural groups or global contexts. Each chapter also provides a short description of the practical applications that can be made from the research. This second edition includes an entirely new section on the psychosocial aspects of talent development, as well as addresses the burgeoning interest and research base regarding gifted performance. The text also includes several new topics that have emerged from the research in the past decade, such as the neuroscience of talent development and motivation for talent development. This book is a service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children.

Developing the Gifted and Talented Young Learner

by Margaret Sutherland

Author	: Margaret Sutherland
Publisher	: SAGE
Total Pages	: 152
Release	: 2008-09-23
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1446242153

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′This book is an essential resource for all those in Early Years settings; providing invaluable information about addressing the wide range of aspects involved in developing effective provision for able learners′ - Nursery World ′This book is essential reading for all those involved in Early Years. It proves that good provision for Gifted and Talented is good provision for all children.′ - Johanna M Raffan, Founder Director, NACE Do you want to know more about how you can influence and impact gifted young children′s beliefs about their ability? This book explores the way staff impact learner beliefs about ability and suggests ways that staff can support young children as they develop. The book contains practical ideas for: - giving feedback and praise - structuring activities to help shape and recognise high ability - creating a challenging learning environment - developing citizens of the future. Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to shape and influence learning for all children in early years settings.

Talented Children and Adults

by Jane Piirto

Author	: Jane Piirto
Publisher	: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Total Pages	: 648
Release	: 1993
Genre	: Gifted children
ISBN	: 9780023957758

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This extremely comprehensive book takes a developmental approach to giftedness and to talent development in all domains. This book is designed to cover both the characteristics of gifted students and to present important information on how to teach them It contains the latest results of federal research projects, suggestions for inclusion, and definitions of who is gifted and talented. General educators.

Teaching Gifted Learners in STEM Subjects

by Keith S. Taber

Author	: Keith S. Taber
Publisher	: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages	: 272
Release	: 2017-07-31
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1317448979

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This book offers an overview of programmes designed to support the learning of gifted and talented students in STEM subjects, both to allow them to meet their potential and to encourage them to proceed towards careers in STEM areas. The chapters from a range of national contexts report on perspectives, approaches and projects in gifted education in STEM subjects. These contributions provide a picture of the state of research and practice in this area, both to inform further research and development, and to support classroom teachers in their day-to-day work. Chapters have been written with practitioners in mind, but include relevant scholarly citations to the literature. The book includes some contributions illustrating research and practice in specific STEM areas, and others which bridge across different STEM subjects. The volume also includes an introductory theoretical chapter exploring the implications for gifted learners of how 'STEM' is understood and organized within the school curriculums.

Talent Development as a Framework for Gifted Education

by Paula Olszewski-Kubillus

Author	: Paula Olszewski-Kubillus
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 232
Release	: 2021-09-23
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1000503771

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"Talent development‚Äù is a phrase often used in reference to the education of gifted children. Recently, it has been presented by researchers to refer to a specific approach to the delivery of gifted education services.

Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted Students

by Suzanne M. Bean

Author	: Suzanne M. Bean
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 57
Release	: 2021-09-03
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1000491595

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Although the concept of leadership is often studied, researched, and discussed, the art of leadership is still misunderstood, debated, and often neglected. It is known, however, that leadership skills can be developed and more intentional endeavors must be made to cultivate bright, young leaders for the future. Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted Students offers insight into developing leadership skills in gifted students and provides definitions and theories of leadership, looks at trends and changing paradigms, and suggests screening and identification tools for leadership as well as instructional programs and materials to incorporate into the regular curriculum. This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. The series offers 25 timesaving books on critical topics for educating gifted learners. Filled with practical information and advice, these books are ideal for classroom teachers, preservice teachers, and graduate students. In preparing this series, the authors have kept the busy classroom teacher in mind. The result is a timesaving introduction to the most important issues in gifted education.

A Field Guide to Gifted Students

by Charlotte Agell

Author	: Charlotte Agell
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 71
Release	: 2021-10-10
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1000491072

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A Field Guide to Gifted Students is a practical manual to the unique characteristics of gifted and advanced learners. Presented as a concise 32-page, full-color booklet available in sets of 10 print copies or a single eBook copy, this resource: Can be used in teacher workshops and other group professional learning settings. Assists educators in understanding and meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted students. Includes a companion online facilitator's guide. Features practical tips based on current research and best practices. Is packed with illustrations, checklists, space to write notes, and a glossary of terms. School can feel like the wrong fit for many gifted learners, but through learning how to notice and support gifted students' diverse traits and needs, educators can build ideal classroom climates for student success. Readers will understand how to identify giftedness and related traits, including twice-exceptionality, introversion and extroversion, perfectionism, sensitivity, and intuitiveness. The online facilitator's guide includes everything workshop leaders need to conduct a brief course for classroom teachers, coordinators, counselors, or even parents.