Education of the Gifted and Talented

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 ConnecticutDavis, Gary A. is the author of 'Education of the Gifted and Talented', published 2003 under ISBN 9780205388509 and ISBN 0205388507.