Diversity in Gifted Education - International Perspectives on Global Issues (Hardcover)

As provision for gifted and talented children over the past decade has become more effective and better understood, this timely book brings together experts from around the world to share expertise and best practice to form an eclectic collection of the best approaches from different cultures. Each chapter: presents an overview of international perspectives on the issues of multi-cultural and gifted education; examines the critical issues related to cultural definitions of giftedness in programming for diverse gifted students; presents regional case studies in order to inform practitioners' best practice; and examines issues of access for gifted students in relation to culture, poverty, race and gender. In addition, details of websites and associations which offer support and advice are also provided, making this book an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, teachers and parents of gifted and talented children.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	May 2006
Editors:	Gillian Eriksson • Belle Wallace
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-36105-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of gifted children
LSN:	0-415-36105-2
Barcode:	9780415361057

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