This e-book of problems, commentary, and learning materials aims to make calculus accessible to students as young as seven.
This e-book of problems, commentary, and learning materials aims to make calculus accessible to students as young as seven.
In this article, Dr. Kristen R. Stephens discusses the effects of untrue and/or derogatory comments about gifted learners on the education this population receives. She then moves toward discussing solutions, which involve educating teachers so that they, in addition to gaining practical skills, are more empathetic toward the gifted population.
Child Development Institute was formed in 1999 and has been providing information to parents through its website ever since. The website currently receives over 2 million visitors per year. The website was recommended for parents by the American Psychological Association and Psychology Today during its first year of operation. The site is linked to by thousands of sites including universities, school districts, professional organizations and public agencies.
Christine Fonseca is a licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and a nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. As a trauma-impacted survivor, Christine believes in the power of storytelling as a key to healing past wounds. Christine’s critically acclaimed titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, The Caring Child, Letting Go: A Girl’s Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety, and the action-packed Young Adult series, the Solomon Experiments.
This article outlines gifted education advocates’ belief that while many educators feel that the common-core standards fall more in line with the pedagogy of gifted education than previous states’ standards, the standards in and of themselves will not be sufficient to challenge a school’s most advanced learners.
The newest edition of this book covers the most exciting schools in the U.S. and Canada, with a new chapter on eco schools, an update on tuition-free schools, and the total low-down on the so-called top-ranked schools. Its goal is to guide students who feel different and/or hyper-intelligent to a college that will challenge, nurture, and inspire them.
This article by Nancy M. Robinson states the unique challenges that gifted students face in their schools, and highlights for needs for special counseling.
Creating Curriculum for Gifted Children is a blog by Mary St. George. She is a gifted education teacher, working with children of preschool and primary school age.
Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education is the definitive reference for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness, gifted education, and talent development. This third edition:
This book also provides an objective assessment of the available knowledge on each topic, offers guidance in the application of the research, and suggests areas of needed research.
Crow Canyon’s mission is to empower present and future generations by making the human past accessible and relevant through archaeological research, experiential education, and American Indian knowledge. The Discover Archaeology webinar series was launched in 2020 to keep Crow Canyon’s community engaged at a distance. Guided by the principle that there are many ways of knowing the past, these events reflect diverse voices that contribute to our understanding of the past, present, and future. The webinars are free and led by renowned researchers, cultural specialists, tribal members, academics, and experts.
This blog for parents of gifted children is authored by Celi Trépanier, a passionate advocate for gifted students with a vast and varied background in education. She is also the author of the book “Educating Your Gifted Child: How One Public School Teacher Embraced Homeschooling.”
Carlin’s work weaves historical information with deep questions and Twilight Zone-style twists to help illustrate the power and continuing relevance of the past. Drama, extremes, empathy and vivid examples of both the highs and lows of humanity dominate the narrative. It’s a trademark mix of elements that has been entertaining listeners since 2005.
These extensive guides written by the Davidson Institute professionals have been specially designed to assist families in finding the most appropriate educational setting for their exceptionally bright child. Through a wide variety of articles and tools, families are guided through a process for implementing their decisions effectively.
The authors, nationally recognized math education experts, offer a focused look at educating gifted and talented students for success in math. More than just a guidebook for educators, this book offers concrete suggestions for identifying mathematically talented students, tools for instructional planning, and specific programming approaches.
Through recognizing the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter on a specific topic addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behavior and relationships at home and at school.
Richard M. Cash, Ed.D connects the unique learning differences among gifted students to the specific teaching methods used to tailor their educational experiences. Differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students must go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice.