Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education: What the Research Says
Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education: What the Research Saysis a comprehensive, yet concise reference book that summarizes and evaluates the research of important topics in the field of gifted education. The material is presented in a clear format, organized alphabetically by topic for easy access, and is an excellent quick reference book for anyone seeking knowledge and understanding of research in gifted education. --Gifted Child Today, Vol. 31, No. 2, Spring 2008Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education: What the Research Saysis a massive compendium that digests an immense amount of empirical research concerning education of gifted children into readily accessible essays. The collaborative effort of dozens of experts,Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Educationlooks at what the latest statistics have to say about homeschooling, talent search programs, individual educational subjects from math to elementary and secondary science to music, the neural basis of giftedness, cognitive characteristics of the gifted, and much, much more. An excellent reference and resource especially recommended for educators of gifted students in all grades. --James A.Cox, Editor-in-Chief,Midwest Book ReviewThe definitive reference book for those searching for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness and gifted education. --Hoagies' Gifted Education Page - January 1, 2009