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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |