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Science Education for Gifted Learners
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Science Education for Gifted Learners

Science Education for Gifted Learners

Edited ByKeith S. Taber
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2007
eBook Published 13 April 2007
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780203962046
Pages 256 pages
eBook ISBN 9781134157822
SubjectsEducation
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Taber, K. (Ed.). (2007). Science Education for Gifted Learners. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203962046
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies.

This book asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. Topics covered include:

  • what do we mean by gifted and able children?
  • gifted children that slip through the net
  • challenging science through modelling
  • asking questions in science
  • exploring topical issues
  • challenging science through talk
  • after-school enrichment.

Set in the wider context of debates about the provision for those labelled ‘gifted’ and ‘exceptionally able’, this book explores the meaning of these categories, and considers what they may imply in such approaches as setting, streaming, acceleration and enrichment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|14 pages
Science education for gifted learners?
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The characteristics of the gifted and exceptionally able in science
ByJOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 3|13 pages
Gifted science learners with special educational needs
ByCARRIE WINSTANLEY
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
The emotional lives of fledgling geniuses
BySTEVE ALSOP
View abstract
chapter 5|12 pages
Opportunities for gifted science provision in the context of a learner-centred national curriculum
ByRICHARD K. COLL
View abstract
chapter 6|14 pages
Developing the thinking of gifted students through science
ByKEITH S. TABER, VIVIEN CORRIE
View abstract
chapter 7|15 pages
Challenging able science learners through models and modelling
ByANDREW GREVATT, JOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Challenging gifted learners through classroom dialogue
View abstract
chapter 9|16 pages
Asking questions in classroom science
ByMIKE WATTS AND HELENA PEDROSA DE JESUS
View abstract
chapter 10|14 pages
Teaching controversial socio-scientific issues to gifted and talented students
ByRALPH LEVINSON
View abstract
chapter 11|16 pages
Context-based science: a ‘gift horse’ for the talented?
ByVANESSA KIND
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Choice for the gifted: Lessons from teaching about scientific explanations
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 13|10 pages
Practical work for the gifted in science
ByALAN WEST
View abstract
chapter 14|15 pages
Working together to provide enrichment for able science learners
ByKEITH S. TABER, FRAN RIGA
View abstract
chapter 15|15 pages
Bringing learners and scientific expertise together
ByMATTHEW NEWBERRY, JOHN K. GILBERT
View abstract
chapter 16|5 pages
An agenda for science education for gifted learners
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract

Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies.

This book asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. Topics covered include:

  • what do we mean by gifted and able children?
  • gifted children that slip through the net
  • challenging science through modelling
  • asking questions in science
  • exploring topical issues
  • challenging science through talk
  • after-school enrichment.

Set in the wider context of debates about the provision for those labelled ‘gifted’ and ‘exceptionally able’, this book explores the meaning of these categories, and considers what they may imply in such approaches as setting, streaming, acceleration and enrichment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|14 pages
Science education for gifted learners?
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The characteristics of the gifted and exceptionally able in science
ByJOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 3|13 pages
Gifted science learners with special educational needs
ByCARRIE WINSTANLEY
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
The emotional lives of fledgling geniuses
BySTEVE ALSOP
View abstract
chapter 5|12 pages
Opportunities for gifted science provision in the context of a learner-centred national curriculum
ByRICHARD K. COLL
View abstract
chapter 6|14 pages
Developing the thinking of gifted students through science
ByKEITH S. TABER, VIVIEN CORRIE
View abstract
chapter 7|15 pages
Challenging able science learners through models and modelling
ByANDREW GREVATT, JOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Challenging gifted learners through classroom dialogue
View abstract
chapter 9|16 pages
Asking questions in classroom science
ByMIKE WATTS AND HELENA PEDROSA DE JESUS
View abstract
chapter 10|14 pages
Teaching controversial socio-scientific issues to gifted and talented students
ByRALPH LEVINSON
View abstract
chapter 11|16 pages
Context-based science: a ‘gift horse’ for the talented?
ByVANESSA KIND
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Choice for the gifted: Lessons from teaching about scientific explanations
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 13|10 pages
Practical work for the gifted in science
ByALAN WEST
View abstract
chapter 14|15 pages
Working together to provide enrichment for able science learners
ByKEITH S. TABER, FRAN RIGA
View abstract
chapter 15|15 pages
Bringing learners and scientific expertise together
ByMATTHEW NEWBERRY, JOHN K. GILBERT
View abstract
chapter 16|5 pages
An agenda for science education for gifted learners
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies.

This book asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. Topics covered include:

  • what do we mean by gifted and able children?
  • gifted children that slip through the net
  • challenging science through modelling
  • asking questions in science
  • exploring topical issues
  • challenging science through talk
  • after-school enrichment.

Set in the wider context of debates about the provision for those labelled ‘gifted’ and ‘exceptionally able’, this book explores the meaning of these categories, and considers what they may imply in such approaches as setting, streaming, acceleration and enrichment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|14 pages
Science education for gifted learners?
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The characteristics of the gifted and exceptionally able in science
ByJOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 3|13 pages
Gifted science learners with special educational needs
ByCARRIE WINSTANLEY
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
The emotional lives of fledgling geniuses
BySTEVE ALSOP
View abstract
chapter 5|12 pages
Opportunities for gifted science provision in the context of a learner-centred national curriculum
ByRICHARD K. COLL
View abstract
chapter 6|14 pages
Developing the thinking of gifted students through science
ByKEITH S. TABER, VIVIEN CORRIE
View abstract
chapter 7|15 pages
Challenging able science learners through models and modelling
ByANDREW GREVATT, JOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Challenging gifted learners through classroom dialogue
View abstract
chapter 9|16 pages
Asking questions in classroom science
ByMIKE WATTS AND HELENA PEDROSA DE JESUS
View abstract
chapter 10|14 pages
Teaching controversial socio-scientific issues to gifted and talented students
ByRALPH LEVINSON
View abstract
chapter 11|16 pages
Context-based science: a ‘gift horse’ for the talented?
ByVANESSA KIND
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Choice for the gifted: Lessons from teaching about scientific explanations
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 13|10 pages
Practical work for the gifted in science
ByALAN WEST
View abstract
chapter 14|15 pages
Working together to provide enrichment for able science learners
ByKEITH S. TABER, FRAN RIGA
View abstract
chapter 15|15 pages
Bringing learners and scientific expertise together
ByMATTHEW NEWBERRY, JOHN K. GILBERT
View abstract
chapter 16|5 pages
An agenda for science education for gifted learners
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract

Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies.

This book asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. Topics covered include:

  • what do we mean by gifted and able children?
  • gifted children that slip through the net
  • challenging science through modelling
  • asking questions in science
  • exploring topical issues
  • challenging science through talk
  • after-school enrichment.

Set in the wider context of debates about the provision for those labelled ‘gifted’ and ‘exceptionally able’, this book explores the meaning of these categories, and considers what they may imply in such approaches as setting, streaming, acceleration and enrichment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|14 pages
Science education for gifted learners?
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The characteristics of the gifted and exceptionally able in science
ByJOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 3|13 pages
Gifted science learners with special educational needs
ByCARRIE WINSTANLEY
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
The emotional lives of fledgling geniuses
BySTEVE ALSOP
View abstract
chapter 5|12 pages
Opportunities for gifted science provision in the context of a learner-centred national curriculum
ByRICHARD K. COLL
View abstract
chapter 6|14 pages
Developing the thinking of gifted students through science
ByKEITH S. TABER, VIVIEN CORRIE
View abstract
chapter 7|15 pages
Challenging able science learners through models and modelling
ByANDREW GREVATT, JOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Challenging gifted learners through classroom dialogue
View abstract
chapter 9|16 pages
Asking questions in classroom science
ByMIKE WATTS AND HELENA PEDROSA DE JESUS
View abstract
chapter 10|14 pages
Teaching controversial socio-scientific issues to gifted and talented students
ByRALPH LEVINSON
View abstract
chapter 11|16 pages
Context-based science: a ‘gift horse’ for the talented?
ByVANESSA KIND
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Choice for the gifted: Lessons from teaching about scientific explanations
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 13|10 pages
Practical work for the gifted in science
ByALAN WEST
View abstract
chapter 14|15 pages
Working together to provide enrichment for able science learners
ByKEITH S. TABER, FRAN RIGA
View abstract
chapter 15|15 pages
Bringing learners and scientific expertise together
ByMATTHEW NEWBERRY, JOHN K. GILBERT
View abstract
chapter 16|5 pages
An agenda for science education for gifted learners
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies.

This book asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. Topics covered include:

  • what do we mean by gifted and able children?
  • gifted children that slip through the net
  • challenging science through modelling
  • asking questions in science
  • exploring topical issues
  • challenging science through talk
  • after-school enrichment.

Set in the wider context of debates about the provision for those labelled ‘gifted’ and ‘exceptionally able’, this book explores the meaning of these categories, and considers what they may imply in such approaches as setting, streaming, acceleration and enrichment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|14 pages
Science education for gifted learners?
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The characteristics of the gifted and exceptionally able in science
ByJOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 3|13 pages
Gifted science learners with special educational needs
ByCARRIE WINSTANLEY
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
The emotional lives of fledgling geniuses
BySTEVE ALSOP
View abstract
chapter 5|12 pages
Opportunities for gifted science provision in the context of a learner-centred national curriculum
ByRICHARD K. COLL
View abstract
chapter 6|14 pages
Developing the thinking of gifted students through science
ByKEITH S. TABER, VIVIEN CORRIE
View abstract
chapter 7|15 pages
Challenging able science learners through models and modelling
ByANDREW GREVATT, JOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Challenging gifted learners through classroom dialogue
View abstract
chapter 9|16 pages
Asking questions in classroom science
ByMIKE WATTS AND HELENA PEDROSA DE JESUS
View abstract
chapter 10|14 pages
Teaching controversial socio-scientific issues to gifted and talented students
ByRALPH LEVINSON
View abstract
chapter 11|16 pages
Context-based science: a ‘gift horse’ for the talented?
ByVANESSA KIND
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Choice for the gifted: Lessons from teaching about scientific explanations
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 13|10 pages
Practical work for the gifted in science
ByALAN WEST
View abstract
chapter 14|15 pages
Working together to provide enrichment for able science learners
ByKEITH S. TABER, FRAN RIGA
View abstract
chapter 15|15 pages
Bringing learners and scientific expertise together
ByMATTHEW NEWBERRY, JOHN K. GILBERT
View abstract
chapter 16|5 pages
An agenda for science education for gifted learners
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract

Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies.

This book asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. Topics covered include:

  • what do we mean by gifted and able children?
  • gifted children that slip through the net
  • challenging science through modelling
  • asking questions in science
  • exploring topical issues
  • challenging science through talk
  • after-school enrichment.

Set in the wider context of debates about the provision for those labelled ‘gifted’ and ‘exceptionally able’, this book explores the meaning of these categories, and considers what they may imply in such approaches as setting, streaming, acceleration and enrichment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|14 pages
Science education for gifted learners?
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 2|17 pages
The characteristics of the gifted and exceptionally able in science
ByJOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 3|13 pages
Gifted science learners with special educational needs
ByCARRIE WINSTANLEY
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
The emotional lives of fledgling geniuses
BySTEVE ALSOP
View abstract
chapter 5|12 pages
Opportunities for gifted science provision in the context of a learner-centred national curriculum
ByRICHARD K. COLL
View abstract
chapter 6|14 pages
Developing the thinking of gifted students through science
ByKEITH S. TABER, VIVIEN CORRIE
View abstract
chapter 7|15 pages
Challenging able science learners through models and modelling
ByANDREW GREVATT, JOHN K. GILBERT, MATTHEW NEWBERRY
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Challenging gifted learners through classroom dialogue
View abstract
chapter 9|16 pages
Asking questions in classroom science
ByMIKE WATTS AND HELENA PEDROSA DE JESUS
View abstract
chapter 10|14 pages
Teaching controversial socio-scientific issues to gifted and talented students
ByRALPH LEVINSON
View abstract
chapter 11|16 pages
Context-based science: a ‘gift horse’ for the talented?
ByVANESSA KIND
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Choice for the gifted: Lessons from teaching about scientific explanations
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
chapter 13|10 pages
Practical work for the gifted in science
ByALAN WEST
View abstract
chapter 14|15 pages
Working together to provide enrichment for able science learners
ByKEITH S. TABER, FRAN RIGA
View abstract
chapter 15|15 pages
Bringing learners and scientific expertise together
ByMATTHEW NEWBERRY, JOHN K. GILBERT
View abstract
chapter 16|5 pages
An agenda for science education for gifted learners
ByKEITH S. TABER
View abstract
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