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Your passport to gifted education /

By: Leavitt, Monita R, 1949-
Material type: BookSeries: Springer texts in educationPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing, c2017.Description: xix, 132 p. : ill. (some color) ; 24 cm.ISBN: 3319476378; 9783319476377Subject(s): Gifted children -- Education | Education | International education | Comparative education | Educational sociology | Teaching | Child psychology | School psychologyDDC classification: 370.15 LE YO Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
This book is a guide to help teachers, parents, guidance counselors and other stakeholders understand the importance of intervention for gifted children and to become an advocate for those individuals who are developmentally advanced. The reader becomes engaged in the analogy of a three part airplane journey to the world of gifted education: 'Embarking on a Journey;' 'Preparing for Departure' and 'Planning for Arrival.' The author offers insightful case studies followed by strategies for both teachers and parents gained from personal experiences and research to identify and work with different types of children who present unique challenges due to their special needs of high potential. By presenting a historical overview in gifted education from a global perspective, Your Passport to Gifted Education provides current internationally-researched information to clarify what is meant by 'giftedness' according to various cultures. The book encourages the development of a growth mindset in the reader to seek to identify various characteristics of high ability in all children. Four international high ability identification models are introduced, including one relatively new to North America, the High Performance Learning Framework (HPL), currently used throughout China, Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia. Dispelling the myth that gifted children do not need our help, the reader gains insight into the uniquely different types of gifted individuals. The book concludes by awarding the reader with a 'Landing Card' to serve as a bookmarker that underpins the best teaching practices in gifted education. A directory list of websites for international gifted organizations is also included to offer additional resources for those who want to continue their journey as advocates and learn how other countries support gifted children around the world.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai
Main Collection 		370.15 LE YO (Browse shelf) Available Nov2018 T0060860
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Includes bibliographical references.

Chapter 1. Envisioning the Journey. Conceptualizing a History of Giftedness -- Chapter 2. Following a Plan-- Pursuing a Model of Giftedness -- Chapter 3. Considering Flying First Class. Contemplating if Anyone Can Be Gifted -- Part 2: Preparing for Departure -- Chapter 4. Identifying an Itinerary. Distinguishing Between Bright and Gifted Children -- Chapter 5. Encouraging Frequent Flyers. Motivating Gifted Students -- Chapter 6. Expecting the Unknown. Anticipating Different Levels of Giftedness -- Part 3: Planning for Arrival -- Chapter 7. Appraising Passengers. Valuing Enrichment Opportunities -- Chapter 8. Preparing for an Early Landing. Providing Acceleration -- Chapter 9. Acclimating to Change. Orienting to Intensity -- Chapter 10. Reflecting on the Journey. Connecting the Dots.

This book is a guide to help teachers, parents, guidance counselors and other stakeholders understand the importance of intervention for gifted children and to become an advocate for those individuals who are developmentally advanced. The reader becomes engaged in the analogy of a three part airplane journey to the world of gifted education: 'Embarking on a Journey;' 'Preparing for Departure' and 'Planning for Arrival.' The author offers insightful case studies followed by strategies for both teachers and parents gained from personal experiences and research to identify and work with different types of children who present unique challenges due to their special needs of high potential. By presenting a historical overview in gifted education from a global perspective, Your Passport to Gifted Education provides current internationally-researched information to clarify what is meant by 'giftedness' according to various cultures. The book encourages the development of a growth mindset in the reader to seek to identify various characteristics of high ability in all children. Four international high ability identification models are introduced, including one relatively new to North America, the High Performance Learning Framework (HPL), currently used throughout China, Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia. Dispelling the myth that gifted children do not need our help, the reader gains insight into the uniquely different types of gifted individuals. The book concludes by awarding the reader with a 'Landing Card' to serve as a bookmarker that underpins the best teaching practices in gifted education. A directory list of websites for international gifted organizations is also included to offer additional resources for those who want to continue their journey as advocates and learn how other countries support gifted children around the world.

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