Description
The second edition of this groundbreaking textbook is designed to help education professionals interested in building effective and comprehensive educational opportunities for gifted secondary students. The Handbook of Secondary Gifted Education offers an in-depth, research-based look at ways schools and classrooms can support the development of gifted adolescents. The book is the most comprehensive critical resource on this topic available. Each chapter of this educational resource is written by leading scholars and researchers in the field. The second edition includes sections on STEM, CCSS alignment, and 21st-century skills, along with discussion of working with secondary students in various content areas. The purpose of the book is to provide a research-based handbook that views gifted adolescents and their needs as the starting point for building an effective, integrated educational program.
Author: Felicia A. Dixon
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11/15/2014
Pages: 698
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.63lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.40d
ISBN13: 9781618212764
ISBN10: 1618212761
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Special Education | Gifted
About the Author
Felicia A. Dixon, Ph.D. is associate professor of educational psychology at Ball State University. She directs the master's degree program in educational psychology and the license/endorsement program in gifted education. She received her doctorate from Purdue University and specializes in gifted education. Author of more than 30 articles and chapters, Dr. Dixon received the Early Scholar Award from NAGC in 2004. She is a member of the board of directors of National Association for Gifted Children and is chairperson of the Task Force on Secondary Gifted Education of NAGC.
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