- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Great Potential Press Inc.; 1 edition (Oct 1 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0910707669
- ISBN-13: 978-0910707664
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#380,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #61 in Books > Nonfiction > Education > Education Theory > Gifted Students
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"Comprehensive, written in easy, informative style. The authors frequently give practical suggestions. Broad view of many issues concerning gifted children." -- Northwestern University Center for Talent Development
"First-rate overview of the current state of gifted education from multiple contexts and theoretical perspectives. Noteworthy sourcebook. Worth reading? Yes!" -- The Journal of Human Intelligences
"Being Smart about Gifted Children is high on my list! This is the first book you should buy if you have a gifted child. Lots of practical information, suggestions, characteristics of giftedness and much more." -- About Education
"Challenging the belief that programs for gifted children are elitist, Being Smart about Gifted Children, by Dona Matthews, PhD, and Joanne Foster, EdD (Great Potential, 2004), shows that providing appropriate educational experiences for children of high ability is the right thing to do. The book gives parents and educators practical strategies for developing children's natural abilities. -- Bobbie Collins-Perry, Managing Editor, Duke Gifted Letter, Volume 5, Issue 2
"If you can purchase only one book about gifted students, this is the one to buy. It covers the entire gamut-from testing, schooling & enrichment decisions, advocacy and behavioral concerns." -- Laura Clark, Saratoga Springs Library - Best Parenting Books of 2005
"It is a very good read and I have already used it as a reference in several of my workshops. As for promotions, I know we have been talking about the book in our Lower Mainland Gifted Contacts circle...also I have put it on the list for parents to pick up." -- Marcia Garries, Department Head, Gifted Programs and Services, School District No. 44, North Vancouver, Canada
"The first gifted book you should read! Being Smart is a great introduction to giftedness, for the parent, teacher, even administrator, those who are brand new, and those who think they 'know all about gifted children.' Dispelling myths and answering questions along the way, Matthews and Foster step us through giftedness from identification to education, and into social/emotional. How to answer the tricky questions, how to support gifted kids in today's egalitarian world, and what to tell the kids along the way - Being Smart covers it all. All the while, they meet their goal: share details on how we, parents and educators, can meet the gifted child's educational and social/emotional needs. Much more than just an introduction, Being Smart should be in every gifted book collection...The new classic must-read book for parents and teachers!" -- Carolyn K., Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Winner of the 2005 Arizona Book Publishers Association Glyph Award in the Education category. -- 2005 Glyph Award Winner!
"First-rate overview of the current state of gifted education from multiple contexts and theoretical perspectives. Noteworthy sourcebook. Worth reading? Yes!" -- The Journal of Human Intelligences
"Being Smart about Gifted Children is high on my list! This is the first book you should buy if you have a gifted child. Lots of practical information, suggestions, characteristics of giftedness and much more." -- About Education
"Challenging the belief that programs for gifted children are elitist, Being Smart about Gifted Children, by Dona Matthews, PhD, and Joanne Foster, EdD (Great Potential, 2004), shows that providing appropriate educational experiences for children of high ability is the right thing to do. The book gives parents and educators practical strategies for developing children's natural abilities. -- Bobbie Collins-Perry, Managing Editor, Duke Gifted Letter, Volume 5, Issue 2
"If you can purchase only one book about gifted students, this is the one to buy. It covers the entire gamut-from testing, schooling & enrichment decisions, advocacy and behavioral concerns." -- Laura Clark, Saratoga Springs Library - Best Parenting Books of 2005
"It is a very good read and I have already used it as a reference in several of my workshops. As for promotions, I know we have been talking about the book in our Lower Mainland Gifted Contacts circle...also I have put it on the list for parents to pick up." -- Marcia Garries, Department Head, Gifted Programs and Services, School District No. 44, North Vancouver, Canada
"The first gifted book you should read! Being Smart is a great introduction to giftedness, for the parent, teacher, even administrator, those who are brand new, and those who think they 'know all about gifted children.' Dispelling myths and answering questions along the way, Matthews and Foster step us through giftedness from identification to education, and into social/emotional. How to answer the tricky questions, how to support gifted kids in today's egalitarian world, and what to tell the kids along the way - Being Smart covers it all. All the while, they meet their goal: share details on how we, parents and educators, can meet the gifted child's educational and social/emotional needs. Much more than just an introduction, Being Smart should be in every gifted book collection...The new classic must-read book for parents and teachers!" -- Carolyn K., Hoagies' Gifted Education Page
Winner of the 2005 Arizona Book Publishers Association Glyph Award in the Education category. -- 2005 Glyph Award Winner!
Book Description
Multi-Award Winner! The 'mysteries' of giftedness are unveiled in this book.
The authors invite parents and educators to step into the 'mystery' and 'mastery' models of gifted education, to learn ways of developing a child's natural abilities, and to understand controversy surrounding commonly held assumptions in the field. They demonstrate the necessity to match educational experiences with a child's needs at any given time, and then proceed to explain how to make that happen.
Features Include:
-"Mystery" and "Mastery" models
-Identification procedures
-Learning issues
-Programming options
-Social and behavioral concerns
-Teachers development processes
-Future trends
-Parenting strategies
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There is no such thing as a "typical gifted child.'' Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This Book is Smart about Giftedness!,
By Nancy Steinhauer (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Being Smart about Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators (Paperback)
This new book is the best resource I have seen for schools andparents about the issues that surround gifted children and their education. If you buy one book about gifted kids, make this the one.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great introduction to gifted kids,
This review is from: Being Smart about Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators (Paperback)
The preservcie teachers in my gifted education class at OISE/UT have found Being Smart About Gifted Children to be a very good guide in their efforts to understand gifted children. As their instructor, I appreciate the current research and practical ideas, which are communicated eloquently in straightforward prose. Thus, I would strongly recommend this book to teachers and parents interested in learning more about the psychology and education of highly able learners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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The first gifted book you should read!,
By Carolyn K. "Mrs. Hoagie" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Being Smart about Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators (Paperback)
Being Smart is a great introduction to giftedness, for the parent, teacher, even administrator, those who are brand new, and those who think they "know all about gifted children." Dispelling myths and answering questions along the way, Matthews and Foster step us through giftedness from identification to education, and into social / emotional. How to answer the tricky questions, how to support gifted kids in today's egalitarian world, and what to tell the kids along the way - Being Smart covers it all.All the while, they meet their goal: share details on how we, parents and educators, can meet the gifted child's educational and social / emotional needs. Much more than just an introduction, Being Smart should be in every gifted book collection... 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Parents of Gifted Children must read this!,
By Carole Jeune "Carole" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Being Smart about Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators (Paperback)
This book is so very informative. It has been written in a way that's easy for parents to read and understand. I just got it a couple of weeks ago, and already I've learned so much! It answers virtually any question I can think of. Its approach to nurturing gifted children is very practical and easy to implement. It addresses many concerns intelligently and sensitively, with the child's best interest in mind. It is definitely a book that I will continue to refer back to time and time again.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a great resource!,
By Christopher Jay - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Being Smart about Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators (Paperback)
This book, which emphasizes the unique characteristics of the gifted learner and the fact that such children are "not a homogeneous population," presents a big challenge to parents looking for the right 'educational fit' for their children.But it is full of valuable information for those who seek to better understand gifted learners, intelligence testing, educational programs for gifted children and more. I highly recommend this book. |
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