About the Author Acknowledgments Preface to the Second Edition Introduction What Do We Mean by Gifted and Talented? Gifted and Talented Programs in Today's Schools About This Book 1. What Is a Gifted Brain? Understanding Intelligence Theories of Intelligence and Giftedness Characteristics of Giftedness Social and Emotional Characteristics of Giftedness Impact of Praise on Gifted Students 2. Challenging the Gifted Brain Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction A Supportive Learning Environment Curriculum Content Initiatives for Gifted Learners Instructional Processes for Gifted Learners The Products of Gifted Learners Gifted Visual-Spatial Learners Avoiding the Pitfall of Academics Versus the Arts 3. Underachieving Gifted Students What Is Underachievement? Some Causes of Underachievement Identifying Gifted Underachievers Underachievement Among Gifted Minority Students Reversing Patterns of Underachievement 4. The Twice-Exceptional Brain Identifying Twice-Exceptional Students Giftedness and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Giftedness and Autism Hyperlexia 5. Language Talent Sources of Language Ability Identifying Students Gifted in Language Arts Developing Language Ability 6. Mathematical Talent Number Sense Is an Innate Capability Mathematical Thinking and the Brain Identifying the Mathematically Gifted Teaching the Mathematically Gifted 7. Artistic Talent The Arts for All Students Musical Talent Reading and Memorizing Music Developing Musically Talented Students Dance Talent Theatrical Talent Visual Art Talent 8. Putting It All Together Identifying Gifted Students Developing the Learning Environment Strategies for the Gifted in the Inclusive Classroom Where Do We Go From Here? Conclusion Glossary References Resources Index
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