1st Edition

Meeting the Needs of Your Most Able Pupils: History

By Steve Barnes Copyright 2007
    160 Pages
    by David Fulton Publishers

    160 Pages
    by David Fulton Publishers

    Meeting the Needs of Your Most Able Pupils: History provides specific guidance on:

    • recognising high ability and potential
    • planning, differentiation, extension and enrichment in Histpry
    • teacher questioning skills
    • support for more able pupils with special educational needs (dyslexia, ADHD, sensory impairment)
    • homework
    • recording and assessment
    • beyond the classroom: visits, competitions, summer schools, masterclasses, links with universities, businesses and other organisations.

    The book includes comprehensive appendices with linked resources available online that feature:

    • lesson plans and examples of activities
    • high ability checklist
    • information on coaching
    • guidance on auditing provision for more able pupils.

    This book is an essential resource for secondary teachers, subject heads of departments, leading teachers for G&T Education (gifted and talented co-ordinators), SENCos and LA advisers.

    Contents.  Foreword.  Introduction.  1. The National Picture  2. Departmental Policy and Approach  3. Recognising High Ability or Potential  4. Classroom Provision  5. Supporting the Learning of More Able Pupils  6. Beyond the Classroom.  Appendices.  References

    Biography

    Steve Barnes