Growing up gifted : developing the potential of children at school and at home

Growing Up Gifted, 8e features the most up-to-date research on gifted and talented education and covers students from preschool through secondary education. Written by an internationally-known expert, this text explores who gifted learners are, how they become gifted, and discusses methods used to support their learning, growth, and development. Grounded in the latest research on brain function, this edition considers how these new findings can improve teaching tools and learning experiences for gifted students. Revised chapters address culturally responsive teaching, alternative environments, and various models for gifted education. Building on its trusted reputation, this edition helps readers understand intelligence, create environments that maximize gifts and talents, and implement services that develop the potential of gifted learners. Cover Title Page Copyright Page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Contents Preface PART ONE: Understanding the Gifted Learner chapter 1 Who Are the Gifted Learners? Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Ideas about Intelligence The Development of Intelligence Intelligence, Gifted, and Talented: Definitions A Declaration of the Educational Rights of the Gifted Child Review of Important Ideas chapter 2 Developing Giftedness Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Families and Gifted Children Characteristics of Gifted Children The Beginnings of Giftedness: Birth through 2 Years Early Childhood: Ensuring the Development of High Potential Adolescence: Supporting Uniqueness The Brain and Our Electronic World Review of Important Ideas chapter 3 Supporting Social-Emotional Growth of Gifted Learners Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Social-Emotional Development of Gifted Children Social-Emotional Characteristics of Gifted Learners Social-Emotional Well-Being of Gifted Children The Moral Development of Gifted Learners Attitudes of Society, Teachers, and Other School Personnel Review of Important Ideas chapter 4 Integrating Creativity and Giftedness Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Views of the Concept of Creativity Characteristics and Abilities Commonly Found in Creative Individuals Creativity as a Process Developing Creativity Measuring Creativity Review of Important Ideas PART TWO: Educating the Gifted Learner chapter 5 Providing Appropriate Education for Gifted Learners Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports The Mission of and the Rationale for Gifted Education and Talent Development Excellence, Equity, and Gifted and Talented Learners Review of Important Ideas chapter 6 Assessing and Identifying Gifted Learners Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Recognizing Giftedness The Process of Identifying Gifted Students: Search, Screen, and Identify Identification: Assessing Intelligence, Abilities, and Aptitudes Review of Important Ideas chapter 7 Being Culturally Responsive and Gender Sensitive Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Multicultural Education and Giftedness Racially and Ethnically Diverse Gifted Populations Identifying Gifted Learners from Culturally Diverse Populations Underrepresentation of Culturally Diverse Groups in the Gifted Population: The Cultural Achievement Gap Economically Disadvantaged Gifted Learners: The Culture of Poverty, the Socioeconomic Achievement Gap Gender and Giftedness Review of Important Ideas chapter 8 Including Exceptionality and Underachievement Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Gifted Learners with Disabilities Underachievement and Gifted Students Review of Important Ideas PART THREE: Delivering Effective Programs and Services for Gifted Learners chapter 9 Exploring Programs, Models, Structures, and Organizations for Elementary and Secondary Gifted Learners Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Programs, Models, and Practices for Elementary and Secondary Gifted Learners Administrative and Curricular Modifications Used in Gifted and Talented Education Programs Models and Structures Used to Support Gifted Learners Program Organizations for Gifted Learners in Elementary School Program Organizations for Gifted Learners in Middle School and High School Organizing for Optimal Development Homeschooling: An Alternative Approach for Elementary and Secondary Gifted Learners Review of Important Ideas chapter 10 Developing Effective Programs for Gifted and Talented Education Ideas We Have Had/Ideas Research Supports Developing Effective Programs for Gifted and Talented Education Teachers of Gifted Learners at School The Coordinator of the Gifted and Talented Education Program The Gifted and Talented Education Program Advisory Committee The Importance of Support for Effective Programs Assessment and Evaluation of Programs and Services Reflect and Reform: The Final Step to Optimizing Learning and Maintaining an Effective GATE Program Review of Important Ideas References Name Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z Subject Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W

“Don’t confuse the IQ with the child; the child is much more.”

—from Barbara Clark's, "Growing Up Gifted, 8e"

Covering preschool through secondary education, Growing Up Gifted, 8e explores who gifted learners are, how they become gifted, and discusses methods used to support their learning, growth, and development. Grounded in the latest research on brain function, this edition considers how these new findings can improve teaching tools and learning experiences for gifted students. Revised chapters address culturally responsive teaching, alternative environments, and various models for gifted education. Building on its trusted reputation, this edition helps readers understand intelligence, create environments that maximize gifts and talents, and implement services that develop the potential of gifted learners.

New to This Edition

· Updated research on the brain as it applies to intelligence and learning (Chapters 1, 2, 4, 7, and 10), provides the latest information on how the brain learns and ways to use this data to improve teaching tools and experiences for gifted students.

· Revised Chapter 7 incorporates new practices and models related to culturally responsive teaching and giftedness and addresses a wider variety of programming possibilities for gifted learners in minority and underserved populations.

· Revised Chapter 9 includes more information on how to create an alternative school for adolescent gifted learners and new models such as RtI by exploring different ways to better serve gifted learners and meet their learning needs.

· Improved charts and graphs (Chapter 9 and Chapter 10) organize ideas and procedures into easily read visuals so readers can better understand concepts and use chapter material.

Covering preschool through secondary education, Growing Up Gifted, 8th edition, explores who gifted learners are, how they become gifted, and discusses methods used to support their learning, growth, and development. Grounded in the latest research on brain function, this edition considers how these new findings can improve teaching tools and learning experiences for gifted students. Revised chapters address culturally responsive teaching, alternative environments, and various models for gifted education. Building on its trusted reputation, this edition helps readers understand intelligence, create environments that maximize gifts and talents, and implement services that develop the potential of gifted learners.-from back cover