Exploring Critical Issues in Gifted Education

A Case Studies Approach

Christine L. Weber, Cecelia Boswell, Wendy A. Behrens

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Routledge
11 February 2025

Philosophy & theory of education; Educational strategies & policy; Primary & middle schools; Teaching of gifted students

The new edition of Exploring Critical Issues in Gifted Education presents problem-based learning scenarios that explore authentic situations found in K-12 classrooms.

The real-world, current issue scenarios and cases described in this text are designed to be read and discussed in a short amount of time, allowing the reader to gain greater understanding through empathy, analyze multiple perspectives, and support the standards of excellence set forth in the 2019 NAGC Pre-K-12 Gifted Programming Standards and the Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education. This new edition features additional cases focusing on professional learning practices in the areas of equity, thrice exceptionality, psychosocial development, and talent development.

An engaging course text and a valuable professional development tool, this book will provide decision-making strategies to analyze cases and personalize solutions – allowing educators to gain the insight needed to improve the identification of and services for gifted and talented students.

By: Christine L. Weber, Cecelia Boswell, Wendy A. Behrens
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9781032462240
ISBN 10: 1032462248
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 11 February 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Using Decision-Making Strategies to Unpack and Analyze the Cases 2. A Rationale for Differentiated Professional Learning 3. Recognizing Learning and Developmental Differences 4. Identification for Equal Access and Assessment of Learning Progress 5. Making Decisions Related to High Quality Curriculum and Differentiated Instruction 6. Creating Safe and Productive Learning Environments 7. Providing a Continuum of Services 8. Planning for Professional Learning

Christine L. Weber, Ph.D., is a professor of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville. Cecelia Boswell, Ed.D., is a consultant and author. Wendy A. Behrens, M.A. Ed. is the Gifted and Talented Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education.