GIFTED AND TALENTED

EDUCATION:

PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE

 

An online 'work--in--progress' book edited by

 

Stan Bailey, Howard Smith, Linley Lloyd &

Shane Phillipson

 

School of Curriculum Studies

The University of New England

Armidale, NSW, Australia

 

ISBN: 1 86389 691 0

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Access to this online book-in-progress is provided free, as a community service to the field of gifted and talented education by the School of Curriculum Studies at the University of New England.

However, copyright of the content of the book remains with the University of New England and no part of it may be reproduced in any form for other than personal use, without written permission of the editors.

Out intention in compiling the book is to make available examples of good practice, from anywhere in the world, along with discussion of the principles that might guide it. Further contributions are invited from teachers, other educators, parents, and students themselves. All submissions will be refereed by members of the TalentEd Editorial Advisory Board, to determine their suitability for publication. The chapters below should be used as guides to appropriate format.

Manuscripts for consideration may be posted to:

TalentEd Online Books
School of Curriculum Studies
Milton Building
University of New England
Armidale NSW 2351
Australia
 
Webmaker: Howard Smith

 

CONTENTS

Chapter One

Eminence, Elites and Equity: Implementing the Night of the Nobles Program for Whole Cohorts ... by Greg Smith

 

 

Chapter Two

Challenging the Young Gifted Child in Science and Mathematics: An Enrichment Strategy ... by James J. Watters and Carmel M. Diezmann

 

 

Chapter Three

A Mentor /Buddy Program for the Gifted ... by Diane Valich

 

 

Chapter Four

An Enrichment Activity: The Electric Car Project ... by Peter Lee

 

 

Chapter Five

Celebrating Classroom Museums ... by Jerry Flack

 

 

Chapter Six

The Use of Tests and Test Data in Identification or Recognition of High Ability ... Peter Tilsley

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