Williamsburg Regional Library

Teaching gifted kids in today's classroom, strategies and techniques every teacher can use, Susan Winebrenner, M.S., with contributing author Dina Brulles, Ph.D

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-239) and index

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Teaching gifted kids in today's classroom

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Susan Winebrenner, M.S., with contributing author Dina Brulles, Ph.D

strategies and techniques every teacher can use

"Fully revised and updated for a new generation of educators, this is the definitive guide to meeting the learning needs of gifted students in the mixed-abilities classroom--seamlessly and effectively with minimal preparation time. For years, teachers have turned to this book daily to ensure their gifted students are getting the opportunities they need and deserve. Included are proven, practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to use them. The new edition of Teaching Gifted Kids in Today's Classroom provides information on using technology for accelerated learning, managing cluster grouping, increasing curriculum rigor, improving assessments, boosting critical and creative thinking skills, and addressing gifted kids with special needs. Already a perennial best seller, this guide's third edition is sure to be welcomed with open arms by teachers everywhere."--Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Characteristics of gifted students -- Compacting and differentiating for skill work -- Compacting and differentiating for new content -- Extending reading and writing instruction -- Planning curriculum for all students at the same time -- "I'm done. Now what should I do?": self-selected independent study -- Grouping gifted students for learning -- Assessment and technology -- Gifted programming

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