Curriculum Development for Gifted Education Programs

Jessica Cannaday (Azusa Pacific University, USA)

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781522530411

EISBN13: 9781522530428

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3041-1

Description:

Diverse learners with exceptional needs require a specialized curriculum that will help them to develop, socially and intellectually, in a way that traditional pedagogical practice is unable to fulfill. As educational technologies and theoretical approaches to learning continue to advance, so do the opportunities for exceptional children.

Curriculum Development for Gifted Education Programs is a critical scholarly resource that examines the development of coursework for gifted and talented students. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as constructivism, diversity responsive method, and teacher training, this book is geared towards academicians, researchers, gifted education teachers, supervisors, directors, and administrators.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Advanced Learners
Constructivism
Creativity Theory
Diversity Responsive Method
Homeschooling
Teacher Training
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

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