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6 produkter
1 105 kr
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Now completely revised and expanded, Systems and Models for Developing Programs for the Gifted and Talented includes chapters on the major systems and models for developing programs for the gifted, including the Autonomous Learner Model, the Integrative Education Model, the Multiple Menu Model, the Purdue Three-Stage Model, the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, and Levels of Service. Forty-two experts in gifted education contributed to 25 chapters, and each chapter includes a discussion of the model, theoretical underpinnings, research on effectiveness, and considerations for implementations. Discussion questions follow each chapter. Chapters provide compact, yet comprehensive summaries of the major models developed by leaders in the field of gifted education.
1 026 kr
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The fourth edition of Content-Based Curriculum for Advanced Learners provides readers with a complete and up-to-date introduction to core elements of curriculum development in gifted education with implications for school-based implementation.Written by key experts in the field, this text is essential to the development of high-powered, rich, and complex curricula that treat content, process, product, and concept development considerations as equal partners in the task of educating gifted learners. Along with revised chapters, this edition contains new chapters on culturally responsive curriculum, the performing arts, robotics, and engineering design, as well as social and emotional learning. Additional material concerning talent trajectories across the lifespan accompanies a discussion of honors curriculum in higher education, rounding out this comprehensive resource.This master text is a must read for educators interested in executing effective curriculum and instructional interventions to support learning for gifted and advanced learners.
1 842 kr
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The fourth edition of Content-Based Curriculum for Advanced Learners provides readers with a complete and up-to-date introduction to core elements of curriculum development in gifted education with implications for school-based implementation.Written by key experts in the field, this text is essential to the development of high-powered, rich, and complex curricula that treat content, process, product, and concept development considerations as equal partners in the task of educating gifted learners. Along with revised chapters, this edition contains new chapters on culturally responsive curriculum, the performing arts, robotics, and engineering design, as well as social and emotional learning. Additional material concerning talent trajectories across the lifespan accompanies a discussion of honors curriculum in higher education, rounding out this comprehensive resource.This master text is a must read for educators interested in executing effective curriculum and instructional interventions to support learning for gifted and advanced learners.
Teacher Pay and Teacher Quality
Attracting, Developing, and Retaining the Best Teachers
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
1 190 kr
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"This is a good and needed book. I would buy it, and recommend it to a wide range of educators." -Kenneth D. Peterson, AuthorProfessor, Portland State University "The authors have amassed a tremendous amount of information and assembled it into a very readable book that is an excellent resource." -Randel Beaver, Superintendent, Archer City School District, TX Attract and retain the highest-quality teachers through competitive compensation programs! While many working in the teaching profession cite intangible rewards as reasons for staying in the profession, concrete rewards such as salary, benefits, and working conditions are inextricably linked to attracting, developing, and retaining highly-qualified teachers. This timely text examines the fundamental link between teacher pay and teacher quality as well as the extent to which compensation can be aligned with student achievement. A range of existing compensation models are reviewed in order to provide a balanced, practical, research-based approach for developing a comprehensive, best-practice teacher compensation system. School administrators can use these synthesized, innovative findings to Determine the most practical compensation model for achieving their school′s objectives Examine different pay options used across the country Connect their school′s compensation program to organizational goals Discover how to attract and retain high-quality teachers Advance student achievement and improve teacher retention by developing a deeper understanding of the connection between teacher pay and teacher quality.
Teacher Pay and Teacher Quality
Attracting, Developing, and Retaining the Best Teachers
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
589 kr
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"This is a good and needed book. I would buy it, and recommend it to a wide range of educators." -Kenneth D. Peterson, AuthorProfessor, Portland State University "The authors have amassed a tremendous amount of information and assembled it into a very readable book that is an excellent resource." -Randel Beaver, Superintendent, Archer City School District, TX Attract and retain the highest-quality teachers through competitive compensation programs! While many working in the teaching profession cite intangible rewards as reasons for staying in the profession, concrete rewards such as salary, benefits, and working conditions are inextricably linked to attracting, developing, and retaining highly-qualified teachers. This timely text examines the fundamental link between teacher pay and teacher quality as well as the extent to which compensation can be aligned with student achievement. A range of existing compensation models are reviewed in order to provide a balanced, practical, research-based approach for developing a comprehensive, best-practice teacher compensation system. School administrators can use these synthesized, innovative findings to Determine the most practical compensation model for achieving their school′s objectives Examine different pay options used across the country Connect their school′s compensation program to organizational goals Discover how to attract and retain high-quality teachers Advance student achievement and improve teacher retention by developing a deeper understanding of the connection between teacher pay and teacher quality.
Young Scholars Model
A Comprehensive Approach for Developing Talent and Pursuing Equity in Gifted Education
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
523 kr
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Historically, students from ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse backgrounds have been overlooked and underidentified for gifted services. The Young Scholars Model is a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of underrepresentation through engagement of a schoolwide effort and commitment. This book:Shares how the model leads to increased representation in identification and student success in advanced academic programs.Describes the four major components of the model and how they integrate in practice.Supports efforts to find and nurture potential in students who have historically been overlooked for gifted services.Includes steps for implementation and practical guidelines that schools and districts will be able to follow with fidelity and success.