Gary A. Davis

Frankenstein is identified as gifted, while Pinocchio has trouble thinking logically.In this new book, Gary A. Davis, Ph.D., begins each chapter with humorous anecdotes as a gateway to explaining how to cultivate the talents of gifted children. There are noteworthy obstacles to achieving the successful education of gifted and talented students, but they can be overcome. This book, as a college text or a reference for parents, is a valuable tool for doing so.The author's dry humor, combined with useful explanations, will guide parents and educators through an enjoyable learning experience! “Gary Davis manages to combine much important information about gifted programming with his wonderful sense of humor. You will laugh as you learn… a great combination!” -Sylvia Rimm, Ph.D., Director-Psychologist, Family Achievement Clinic “A concise, easy to understand, and very practical explanation of what is meant by the concept of giftedness and how parents and teachers can provide opportunities to develop giftedness in young people.” -Joseph S. Renzulli, Ph.D., Director of the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented

A Handbook for Teachers and Parents

Gifted Children and Gifted Education

"This book was prepared for any adult interested in better understanding the topic of creativity, becoming a more creative person, or teaching others to think more creatively. ... More specifically, this book will help you better grasp the relationship of creativity to our self-actualization - becoming what we are capable of becoming. It will present and help clarify: blocks and barriers to creative thinking; theories and definitions of creativity; mental processes in creative thinking; deliberate idea-finding techniques in creative problem solving; testing for creative potential; the pivotal role of creativity in gifted education; activities for creative dramatics; strategies for strengthening creative attitudes and abilities [and] generally what to teach when you "teach creativity" ... The book also addresses some needs of the business person interested in developing his or her own creative thinking potential or helping others become more creative problem solvers."--Preface.

Creativity is Forever

Collective Responsibility in Freeway Rear-end Collisions

Identification and Simulation of a Common Freeway Accident Mechanism

Sylvia B. Rimm

In the mid 1970s, interest in accommodating the educational needs of gifted and talented children began its climb to higher levels with greater public awareness. Federal statements, definitions, funds, and professional staff were created, and state legislation formalized the existence and needs of gifted children. Now, as we head into a new millennium, this movement has taken a step backward due to a rise in a recommitment to equity in education, growing cooperative teaching, and the economics of funding a program. This book, however, continues to outline the best ideas that have come from leaders in gifted education. This up-to-date and well- organized best-seller begins with an overview of current issues and proceeds to characteristics of gifted students, program planning, and identification issues and methods. The problem of underachievement is covered as well as the challenges of parenting, understanding, and counseling gifted children. Designed for teachers and administrators who are seeking to teach gifted children, or to develop or enhance a program for gifted children.

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