Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners provides a theoretical, research-based framework and practical ideas for writing, implementing, and adapting curriculum for gifted learners in a standards-based era.Â
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Readers are first introduced to various curriculum theories, the Integrated Curriculum Model, curriculum reform, and a process for curriculum design and development, culminating in examples of key curriculum products.Â
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Specific core subject areas and non-core subject areas (including thinking skills, creativity, leadership, and the arts) are addressed with practical examples and connections to standards with adaptations for gifted learners. At-risk populations, connections to technology, interdisciplinary approaches, assessment options, and instructional and classroom management strategies are also emphasized and discussed in detail.Â
- Includes accommodations for low income, minority, and disable learners who are gifted.
- Practical Lesson examples are provided throughout.
- Focuses on Research-based teaching and learning models.
- Core content sections provide adaptations and connections to national standards.
- Specific attention to at-risk populations of gifted learners including minorities and low-income as well as twice-exceptional gifted is provided throughout the book as relevant to each content area.
- Dedicated chapter specific to accommodating special needs.
- New chapter on technology connections with relevant options for gifted learners.
- New chapter on assessment and evaluation of gifted learners, especially in the age of accountability.
- New or significantly updated graphic organizers, lesson plans, relevant examples, and model curricula.
- Guiding questions for discussion at the end of each chapter to elicit discussion and planning for small group readings, college coursework, or individual reflections on learning.
- Includes accommodations for low income, minority, and disable learners who are gifted.
- Practical Lesson examples are provided throughout.
- Focuses on Research-based teaching and learning models.
- Core content sections provide adaptations and connections to national standards.
- Specific attention to at-risk populations of gifted learners including minorities and low-income as well as twice-exceptional gifted is provided throughout the book as relevant to each content area.
- Dedicated chapter specific to accommodating special needs.
- New chapter on technology connections with relevant options for gifted learners.
- New chapter on assessment and evaluation of gifted learners, especially in the age of accountability.
- New or significantly updated graphic organizers, lesson plans, relevant examples, and model curricula.
- Guiding questions for discussion at the end of each chapter to elicit discussion and planning for small group readings, college coursework, or individual reflections on learning.
