Algozzine, Robert.

Teaching students with gifts and talents : a practical guide for every teacher / Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke. - xii, 96 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-68) and index.

Contents
About A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Self-Assessment 1
Introduction to Teaching Students With Gifts and Talents
1. Which Students Do We Consider Gifted 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
Acceleration
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
Underrepresented Groups in the Gifted and Talented Category
Tips for Teachers
5. Gifts and Talents in Perspective
6. What Have We Learned?
Key Points
Key Vocabulary
Self-Assessment 2
Answer Key for Self-Assessments
On Your Own
Resources
Books
Journals
Organizations
References
Index
Library of Cong

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

1412939062 (pbk.) 1412939534 (cloth) 9781412939065

2006001783


Gifted children--Education--United States.

LC3993.9 / .A75 2006

371.956