FURTHER READING - SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS
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Ashworth, Sherry (2002)
"Disconnected". CollinsFlamingo. ISBN 0007120451.
Novel raises important questions about growing up gifted and
pressured in an educational system with emphasis on
examinations.
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Delisle, Jim and Galbraith,
Judy (2002) "When gifted kids don't have all the answers:
how to meet their social and emotional needs". Free Spirit
Publishing. ISBN 1575421070. Offers practical suggestions for
encouraging social and emotional growth among gifted, talented and
creative children and youth. Includes first-person stories,
easy-to-use strategies, classroom-tested activities, and resources
for helping gifted students.
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Delisle, Jim and Lewis, Barbara
A. (2003) "The survival guide for teachers of gifted kids:
how to plan, manage and evaluate programmes for gifted youth K-12".
Free Spirit Publishing. ISBN 157542116X. Two veteran
educators of the gifted give teachers information, advice, and
encouragement. Includes reproducible handout masters.
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Leyden, Susan (2002)
"Supporting the child of exceptional ability at home and school".
3rd edition: David Fulton. ISBN 1853468789.
Overview of issues that arise at different ages with
practical guidance and specific examples.
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Pomerantz, Michael and
Pomerantz, Kathryn Anne (2002) "Listening to able
underachievers: creating opportunities for change". NACE/David
Fulton. ISBN 1853469734.
Based on discussion with secondary school pupils the contents
include teachers communicating with able underachieves, thinking
and learning for these pupils.
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Porter, Louise (2005)
"Gifted young children: a guide for parents and teachers". Open
University Press. ISBN 0335205526.
Shows how to identify gifted children aged 0 to 8 years and
how to challenge them without pushing too hard. Suggests strategies
for ensuring their emotional and social adjustment, assesses
strategies for educating gifted young children, and addresses
issues faced by immigrant families.
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Stopper, Michael J. (ed.)
(2000) "Meeting the social and emotional needs of gifted and
talented children". David Fulton Publishers. ISBN 185346645X.
Topics include curriculum development; extension and
enrichment programmes; the role of the family.
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Teare, Barrie (2004)
"Parent and carers guide for able and talented children". Network
Educational Press. ISBN 1855391287.
Comprises three sections: effective communication with
school, developing skills and recommended fiction.
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