ABSTRACT
The field of gifted education is characterized by a perplexing array of perspectives concerning such fundamental issues as definition, identification, curriculum, social and emotional development, and underserved populations. Fundamentals of Gifted Education provides a coherent framework for planning effective programs, providing appropriate educational services, and evaluating programs for the gifted. Parts are organized around fundamental issues confronting the field and follow a common structure: an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the theme of that part as well as guiding points and questions for the reader followed by representative point-of-view chapters written by leading experts that provide varied perspectives on the topic at hand.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|72 pages
Foundations
part II|84 pages
Identification
chapter 11|9 pages
Uses and Misuses of Matrices in Identifying Gifted Students
part III|80 pages
Service Delivery Options and Programming Models for Gifted Students
chapter 16|4 pages
Contexts for Instruction
chapter 17|14 pages
Evidence Overcomes Excuses
chapter 19|13 pages
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model
part IV|99 pages
Curricular and Instructional Decisions
chapter 24|18 pages
The Multiple Menu Model
part V|94 pages
Specific Populations
part VI|36 pages
Parents and Gifted Students
part VII|38 pages
Evaluation and Policy in Gifted Education