Developing the Gifted and Talented Young Learner

Margaret Sutherland - University of Glasgow, UK
Developing the Gifted and Talented Young Learner
October 2008 | 128 pages | Sage UK
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Description

Discover ways to influence and encourage gifted young children's beliefs about their ability!

This book explores the ways staff can impact learner beliefs about their abilities and suggests ways to support young children throughout their development. The book contains practical ideas for:
  • Giving feedback and praise
  • Structuring activities to help shape and recognize high ability
  • Creating a challenging learning environment
  • Developing citizens of the future
Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to direct and shape learning outcomes for all children in early years settings.

Contents

Developing Young Learners' Identity

Developing Young Learners' Identity

How Staff Can Support Gifted Young Learners

How Staff Can Support Gifted Young Learners

Learner Stories

Learner Stories

Creating Challenge for Gifted Young Learners

Creating Challenge for Gifted Young Learners

Activities for Gifted and Talented Young Learners

Activities for Gifted and Talented Young Learners

Inclusive Provision for Gifted Young Learners

Inclusive Provision for Gifted Young Learners

A Framework for Feedback

A Framework for Feedback

All Round Development of Gifted Young Learners

All Round Development of Gifted Young Learners

Description

Discover ways to influence and encourage gifted young children's beliefs about their ability!

This book explores the ways staff can impact learner beliefs about their abilities and suggests ways to support young children throughout their development. The book contains practical ideas for:
  • Giving feedback and praise
  • Structuring activities to help shape and recognize high ability
  • Creating a challenging learning environment
  • Developing citizens of the future
Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to direct and shape learning outcomes for all children in early years settings.

Contents

Developing Young Learners' Identity

Developing Young Learners' Identity

How Staff Can Support Gifted Young Learners

How Staff Can Support Gifted Young Learners

Learner Stories

Learner Stories

Creating Challenge for Gifted Young Learners

Creating Challenge for Gifted Young Learners

Activities for Gifted and Talented Young Learners

Activities for Gifted and Talented Young Learners

Inclusive Provision for Gifted Young Learners

Inclusive Provision for Gifted Young Learners

A Framework for Feedback

A Framework for Feedback

All Round Development of Gifted Young Learners

All Round Development of Gifted Young Learners

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Developing the Gifted and Talented Young Learner


October 2008 | 128 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781412946315 $201.00
Paperback 31/03/2026 9781412946322 $102.00
Lifetime 28/03/2023 9781446242155 $87.00
180 Day Ebook 28/03/2023 9781446242155 $60.00

Discover ways to influence and encourage gifted young children's beliefs about their ability!

This book explores the ways staff can impact learner beliefs about their abilities and suggests ways to support young children throughout their development. The book contains practical ideas for:
  • Giving feedback and praise
  • Structuring activities to help shape and recognize high ability
  • Creating a challenging learning environment
  • Developing citizens of the future
Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to direct and shape learning outcomes for all children in early years settings.

Table Of Contents:

  • Developing Young Learners' Identity
  • How Staff Can Support Gifted Young Learners
  • Learner Stories
  • Creating Challenge for Gifted Young Learners
  • Activities for Gifted and Talented Young Learners
  • Inclusive Provision for Gifted Young Learners
  • A Framework for Feedback
  • All Round Development of Gifted Young Learners

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'This book is an essential resource for all those in Early Years settings; providing invaluable information about addressing the wide range of aspects involved in developing effective provision for able learners' - Nursery World

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