Posts Tagged ‘Gifted’

Once Upon a Mind: The Stories and Scholars of Gifted Child Education

March 17th, 2010

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ONCE UPON A MIND, introduces students to the research and practice of gifted child education as well as to the individuals who represent current and historical thinking in the discipline. Blending a strong emphasis on the social and emotional aspects of giftedness with an historical background putting the field in context, Dr. Delisle spotlights the life stories of gifted child educators and adults who were gifted. The book explores the characteristics of the gifted… More >>

Once Upon a Mind: The Stories and Scholars of Gifted Child Education

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The Academic Acceleration of Gifted Children

February 19th, 2010

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The controversies surrounding the use of educational acceleration have remained unresolved throughout the past century. This book has been written to provide American practitioners with the information they need to make appropriate decisions…. More >>

The Academic Acceleration of Gifted Children

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Barefoot Irreverence: A Collection of Writings on Gifted Child Education

January 28th, 2010

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For more than 25 years, Jim Delisle, Ph.D., consistently has been one of the most unique and influential voices in gifted education. Never afraid to question longstanding orthodoxies and speak out on controversial issues, Delisle also is notable for his empathetic and compassionate views on the many difficulties faced by gifted youth.

For the first time, his most popular writings from the past two decades have been compiled into one volume. Barefoot Irreveren… More >>

Barefoot Irreverence: A Collection of Writings on Gifted Child Education

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