Including the Gifted and Talented: Making Inclusion Work for More Gifted and Able Learners

Smith, Chris

ISBN 10: 0415361109 / ISBN 13: 9780415361101

Published by Routledge, 2006

About this Item

Presents the views of experts which challenge the assumption that educational inclusion relates only to those pupils with learning difficulties. This book explores issues such as: the social and emotional aspects of being a gifted and talented pupil; the pros and cons of being labelled gifted and talented in very young children; and, others. Editor(s): Smith, Chris R. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352. . 2005. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780415361101

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Including the Gifted and Talented: Making Inclusion Work for More Gifted and Able Learners
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415361109
• ISBN 13: 9780415361101
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This single volume presents the views of experts from the field which challenge the assumption that educational inclusion relates only to those pupils with learning difficulties. In this book, the authors examine the extent to which a truly inclusive context can provide a challenging environment for gifted and talented pupils.

Key issues explored include:

• the social and emotional aspects of being a gifted and talented pupil
• the pros and cons of being labelled gifted and talented in very young children
• why ‘regular’ classrooms are the best place to educate gifted and talented pupils
• modifying the basic school curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and talented pupils
• What is submerged talent and how can it be found?

As the Government has recently initiated the Excellence in Cities scheme, this thought-provoking volume is an invaluable read to student teachers, practitioners, academics and researchers who wish to further their study in this hot topic.

About the Author

Chris M. M. Smith is Lecturer in Inclusion and Gifted Education at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. She is also Project Leader of the Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP).