1st Edition
Supporting the Child of Exceptional Ability at Home and School
By Susan Leyden
Copyright 2002
128 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
132 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
132 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
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Drawing on theories of child development and on research in the processes of learning, this book examines the challenges that children, parents and teachers may face at various stages of a child's development. Children whose development is unusual in any way may experience particular challenges in forming relationships and in making good progress in school. If we are to help children of... Read more
Part 1 PART 1 Exceptional Ability and its Implications; Chapter 1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction: beyond normal expectations; Chapter 2 CHAPTER 2 Exceptional development: definition and meanings; Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3 Infancy and the preschool years; Chapter 4 CHAPTER 4 Starting school; Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5 The primary years; Chapter 6 CHAPTER 6 Adolescence; Part 2 PART 2 Providing for More Able Pupils; Chapter 7 CHAPTER 7 Meeting the needs of more able pupils; Chapter 8 CHAPTER 8 Recognising and assessing abilities; Chapter 9 CHAPTER 9 Provision within the school: policy and organisation; Chapter 10 CHAPTER 10 Provision within the school: teaching and learning; Chapter 11 CHAPTER 11 Pastoral care and support; Chapter 12 CHAPTER 12 Partnership and collaboration; Chapter 13 CHAPTER 13 Looking to the future; APPENDIX Behavioural checklists to help in the recognition of exceptional ability; References; Index;
Biography
Authored by Leyden, Susan
From a review of a previous edition
"This book, which is written in a clear informative style, is essentially pragmatic and carefully presents a number of case studies illustrating salient points. It is a good starting point for anyone wishing to gain some insight into the current issues." -- British Journal of Special Education
