Supporting Gifted and Talented Pupils in the Secondary School

By Moira Thomson

′This is an excellent book for teachers starting out in the field of gifted and talented education.′
Johanna M Raffan, Director of National Association for Able Children (NACE)

Written with the practitioner in mind, this book takes a refreshing whole school approach to educating gifted and talented pupils in mixed-ability classrooms. Packed with practical ideas for lessons, the book also includes a range of fascinating case studies to highlight pupils′ enormous potential and show what can be achieved.

It provides valuable guidance on core topics such as:

Definitions of gifted and talentedHow to identify gifted and talented pupilsIdentifying and resolving underachievementSupport strategies for gifted and talented pupils (in schools and in LEAs)Different teaching and learning stylesDevising a tailored curriculum to meet the needs of individual able pupils

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412919681
• ISBN13: 9781412919685
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.7"