Gifted young children : a guide for teachers and parents

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Gifted young children : a guide for teachers and parents

Louise Porter

Open University Press, 2005

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-262) and index

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Praise for the first edition: '..a wealth of creative ideas and practical advice for developing the talents of this under-served population. Her humour and candor, compassion and insight will endear her work to readers internationally.' Joan Franklin Smutny, Director, Center for Gifted, National-Louis University, USA '...a comprehensive text that will meet the needs of a wide range of readers from early childhood professionals and teachers to parents.' Wilma Vialle, The Australasian Journal of Gifted EducationGifted Young Children is a practical guide to identifying and supporting young children who may be gifted or talented. Louise Porter outlines how to identify and provide educationally for children aged up to 8 years with advanced development. She also explains how teachers and parents can promote the children's emotional and social adjustment, including ways to enhance self-esteem, encourage friendships and support their autonomy. She shows how parents can discuss giftedness with children and respond to their needs.Updated to reflect recent research, this second edition is a valuable resource for parents and anyone working with or caring for a gifted or talented child.

Table of Contents

Part One Understanding giftdness 1.Signs of gifted development in young children 2.Actualising giftednessPart Two: Emotional and social issues for gifted children 3.An overview of emotional needs 4.Self-esteem 5.Social Needs 6.The need for autonomy Part three: Educational provisions 7.A rationale for gifted education 8.Assessing developmental advances in young children 9.Meeting gifted children's learning needs 10.Children whose gifts are disguised 11.Formulating a policy on gifted provision 12.Parenting gifted children Appendix 1 Checklists of advanced development References Index

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