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Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners

by: VanTassel-Baska, Joyce; Stambaugh, Tamra

Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners

by: VanTassel-Baska, Joyce; Stambaugh, Tamra

ISBN 13:
9780205154128
ISBN 10:
0205154123
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2006
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

The author defines curriculum as a set of planned experiences for a targeted population. Thus, this book defines curriculum as a set of planned experiences for a targeted population. Thus, this book emphasizes the role of the intended curriculum over the other two types. Although classroom activities are highlighted throughout the topical chapters, the intent has been to focus on appropriate learning goals and objectives within key areas of learning.

Preface

Contributors

xxiii

PART I The Process of Curriculum Making

Curriculum for the Gifted: An Overview of Theory, Research, and Practice

(16)

The Forces That Drive Curriculum

(2)

A Curriculum Philosophy for the Gifted

(2)

Research on Curriculum for the Gifted

(2)

Theoretical Curriculum Models for the Gifted

(4)

The Content Model

(2)

The Process/Product Model

(1)

The Epistemological Model

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

References

(4)

Learning and Cognition of Talented Youth

(12)

John F. Feldhusen

Intelligence and Human Abilities

(3)

Research on Aptitude-Treatment Interactions and Talent Development

(2)

Evidence from Studies of Experts

(1)

Acceleration

(1)

Motivation

(1)

The Teacher

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

References

(2)

Curriculum Planning and Development

(24)

General Assumptions Regarding Curriculum Development

(2)

Stage I: Planning

(3)

Stage II: Needs Assessment

(3)

Perspectives on Needs Assessment

(1)

Determination of Student Needs

(2)

Stage III: Curriculum Development Teams and Scope of Work

(3)

Organizing Structures for Curriculum Work

(1)

Scope of Work

(1)

Stage IV: The Curriculum Development Approach: Data Gathering, Adapting, and/or Writing

(3)

Data Gathering

(1)

Adapting Existing Curriculum

(1)

Curriculum Writing: Unit Development

(1)

Stage V: Field Testing or Pilot Testing the Curriculum

(2)

Stage VI: Curriculum Implementation

(2)

Stage VII: Evaluation

(1)

Conclusion

(2)

References

(1)

Curriculum Design Issues in Developing a Curriculum for the Gifted

(21)

Gifted Learner Characteristics: A Prelude to Differentiated Curriculum Dimensions

(1)

Content, Process/Product, and Concept Dimensions

(4)

Content

(1)

Process Skills

(1)

Product Alternatives

(1)

Issues, Themes, and Concepts

(2)

Knowledge and Skills

(2)

Goals and Objectives: Formulating Student Outcomes

(1)

Activities and Resources

(4)

Analysis of an Activity

(3)

Facilitative Instructional Approaches

(1)

Assessment: Measuring Student Outcomes

(5)

Grading as a Manifestation of Student Assessment

(2)

Monitoring as an Assessment Strategy

(1)

Conclusion

(2)

References

(1)

Developing Scope and Sequence

(17)

Special Issues in Developing Scope and Sequence for the Gifted

(2)

Approaches to Developing Scope and Sequence

(3)

Conclusion

(1)

References

(8)

Developing Units of Instruction

(38)

John F. Feldhusen

The Resource Unit

(1)

Multicultural Education and Unit Development

(1)

Content-Oriented Units

(5)

Conceptually Oriented Units

(3)

Steps in Developing a Unit of Instruction

102

(1)

Conclusion

102

(1)

References

103

(26)

PART II Adapting Curriculum in the Traditional Content Areas

Language Arts for the Gifted

129

(37)

Key Components of a Language Arts Program for the Gifted

130

(15)

Reading and the Study of Literature

130

(2)

Bibliotherapy

132

(2)

Role of Libraries

134

(1)

Writing and Composition

134

(6)

Language Study

140

(2)

Oral Discourse

142

(2)

Foreign Language

144

(1)

Major Emphasis Within Language Arts Curricula for High-Ability Learners

145

(4)

Needs of At-Risk Gifted Children

149

(1)

Secondary Curriculum in the Language Arts

150

(2)

Issues in Implementing Curriculum for the Gifted in Language Arts

152

(1)

Conclusion

153

(2)

Selected Materials for Use in Language Arts Programs

155

(1)

A Sampling of Books for Gifted Readers

155

(1)

Resources and Bibliographies

156

(1)

References

156

(10)

Literature

158

(1)

Writing

159

(7)

Social Studies Curriculum for the Gifted

166

(30)

Coauthored

John F. Feldhusen

Conceptualizing the Social Studies

166

(3)

Model Curricula in the Social Studies

169

(4)

The Art of Inquiry

173

(3)

Teaching Models for the Social Studies

176

(2)

Using a Concept Model to Organize a Social Studies Curricula

178

(3)

Global Education Curriculum

181

(3)

Using Specific Topics to Organize a Social Studies Curriculum

184

(2)

Elementary Programs in the Social Studies

185

(1)

Secondary Programs in the Social Studies

185

(1)

Comprehensive Curriculum

185

(1)

Issues in Implementing Curricula for the Gifted in Social Studies

186

(1)

Conclusion

187

(1)

References

188

(8)

Science Curriculum for the Gifted

196

(35)

Key Components of a Science Curriculum for Gifted and High-Ability Learners

198

(4)

Using a Synthesis of Curriculum Models to Develop Science Curriculum

202

(5)

Secondary Science Curriculum for the Gifted

207

(3)

Curriculum Materials in Science

210

(6)

Curriculum Development in Technology

216

(1)

Women and Minorities in Science

217

(2)

Implementation Issues in Science Programs

219

(1)

Conclusion

220

(1)

References

221

(10)

Mathematics Curriculum for the Gifted

231

(31)

Dana T. Johnson

Goals for a Differentiated Program for Gifted Learners in Mathematics

232

(1)

Using the Content Model to Organize Mathematics Curriculum

233

(3)

Exemplary Programs That Use the Content Model

235

(1)

Using the Process/Product Model to Organize Mathematics Curriculum

236

(2)

Exemplary Programs That Use the Process/Product Model

236

(2)

Using the Concept Model to Organize Mathematics Curriculum

238

(1)

Exemplary Programs That Use the Concept Model

238

(1)

Key Issues in a Program for Gifted Learners in Mathematics

239

(6)

The Role of Technology in Mathematics Education for the Gifted

245

(2)

Essential Topics for Mathematically Talented Students

247

(1)

Issues for Curriculum Implementation

247

(2)

Conclusion

249

(1)

Materials and Resources

250

(1)

References

251

(11)

PART III Integrating Curriculum from Key Learning Realms

The Study of Humanities

262

(20)

Rationale

263

(2)

Humanities as Concept-Based Curriculum

265

(3)

Key Questions Regarding the Humanities

268

(8)

The Learner in the Context of the Humanities

276

(1)

Creativity and the Humanities

276

(2)

Issues in Implementing Humanities Curricula for the Gifted

278

(1)

Conclusion

279

(1)

Selected Materials for Use in Humanities Programs for the Gifted

280

(1)

References

281

(1)

Arts Curriculum for the Gifted

282

(19)

Kenneth Seeley

What Can the Arts Provide?

283

(2)

The Arts for Whom?

285

(1)

Outcomes of a K-12 Arts Curriculum

286

(1)

Differentiating Curriculum in the Arts

287

(2)

Considering the Visual Arts

288

(1)

Curriculum Integration in the Arts

289

(2)

Application of the Collaborative Process

291

(5)

Collaboration by Arts Disciplines

292

(4)

Magnet Schools in the Arts

296

(2)

A Framework for Developing a Magnet School

297

(1)

Implementation Issues in the Arts

298

(1)

Conclusion

299

(1)

References

300

(1)

Thinking Skills and Curriculum Development

301

(24)

John F. Feldhusen

The Bloom Taxonomy

303

(4)

Critical Thinking

307

(1)

Illustrative Objectives and Activities

308

(5)

Problem Solving, Creativity, and Creative Problem Solving

313

(4)

Creative Problem Solving

316

(1)

Questioning and Inquiry Skills

317

(4)

Noncognitive Aspects of Thinking

321

(1)

Conclusion

322

(1)

References

323

(2)

Affective Curriculum for the Gifted

325

(22)

Linda Kreger Silverman

Affective Education Versus Counseling

327

(2)

Affective Education and Curriculum

329

(1)

Developing the Self-Concept

330

(1)

An Affective Curriculum

331

(2)

The Taxonomy of Affective Objectives

333

(8)

Affective Activities

337

(4)

Conclusion

341

(1)

Seleced Resources

342

(1)

References

343

(4)

Leadership Curriculum

347

(19)

John F. Feldhusen

The Leader as One Who Has Valuable Ideas

348

(1)

The Social and Personal Skills of Leadership

349

(2)

Assessment of Leadership Talent and Potential

351

(2)

Synthesizing Information

352

(1)

Guidelines for Developing Leadership Curriculum

352

(1)

The Leadership Development Program

353

(1)

Formal Programs and Resource Materials for Teaching Leadership

354

(2)

Conclusion

356

(1)

References

356

(10)

PART IV The Process of Curriculum Doing

Strategies for Teaching the Gifted

366

(13)

John F. Feldhusen

Administrative and Curricular Arrangements

367

(1)

Stragegies for Teaching Gifted and Talented Students

368

(7)

Assessment

368

(1)

Individualization

368

(1)

High Expectations

368

(1)

Challenge

368

(1)

Conceptual Complexity

369

(1)

Homework and Reading

369

(1)

Lecture and Discussions

369

(1)

Peer Modeling

370

(1)

Mentors

370

(1)

Generative Learning or Constructivism

370

(1)

Thinking Skills

371

(1)

Metacognition

371

(2)

Small-Group, Cooperative Learning

373

(1)

Autonomy, Self-Direction, Independence

373

(1)

Peer Interactions

373

(1)

Intrinsic Motivation

374

(1)

Environment---Learning Climate

374

(1)

Assessment

375

(1)

Conclusion

375

(1)

References

376

(3)

Educational Leadership

379

(14)

Kenneth Seeley

Administrative Hierarchy

381

(1)

Impact of Educational Reform

382

(2)

The Role of Principals: Implications for Gifted Education

384

(1)

The Context for Leadership

385

(2)

The Curriculum

387

(1)

The Curriculum Process for Gifted Learners

388

(2)

Conclusion

390

(2)

References

392

(1)

Toward Synthesis: A Vision of Comprehensive Articulated Curriculum for Gifted Learners

393

(6)

Recommendations and Guidelines for Practitioners in Curriculum Development

395

(2)

Conclusion

397

(2)

Appendix A: Useful Paradigms and Models

399

(4)

Appendix B: Publishers of Curriculum Materials for Gifted and Talented Students

403

(2)

Index

405

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