Education of the Gifted and Talented by Gary A. Davis, Sylvia B. Rimm, Sylvia Rimm

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This practical resource presents the best ideas and practices in the field of gifted education. From planning a sound gifted and talented program to the evaluation of a program, this leading text explores contemporary program models, problems of minority, disabled, and female gifted students. Chapters on creativity and teaching thinking skills—two concepts central to gifted education—help the reader understand creative students, creative processes, and how to foster high levels of creative thinking (Chs. 10 & 11).

“(Education of the Gifted and Talented, 4/e) is current and accurate. Couldn't ask for a better text.”
Michael F. Shaughnessy, Eastern New Mexico University

“The authors have mastered the fine art (of) writing in an interesting and intellectually challenging manner: no small feat...I love this book!”
Amy P. Dietrich, The University of Memphis

“The comprehensiveness of the coverage for an introductory text is a major strength.”
Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut

Booknews

Discusses the special needs and problems of gifted students, describing all aspects of program planning and development, including formalizing goals and objectives, identifying students, outlining theory-based acceleration and enrichment activities, and evaluating a program. Presents specific rating forms and questionnaires for identification and evaluation, and reviews curriculum models for program planning and evaluation. Changes in this fourth edition include a response to the infamous and updated material on theories and models of giftedness. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

**** A standard introductory textbook in gifted education. The most notable change for this edition is a new chapter on counseling that addresses the social, emotional, and education/career needs and problems of gifted children, and outlines specific counseling-related roles for teachers, parents, counselors, and even school administrators. The first edition (1985) is cited in BCL3. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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