Developing the Gifted and Talented Young Learner

Margaret Sutherland - University of Glasgow, UK

Other Titles in:
Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Gifted & Talented | Gifted & Talented Education

October 2008 | 128 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Discover ways to influence and encourage gifted young children's beliefs about their ability!

This book explores the ways staff can impact learner beliefs about their abilities and suggests ways to support young children throughout their development. The book contains practical ideas for:

Giving feedback and praise
Structuring activities to help shape and recognize high ability
Creating a challenging learning environment
Developing citizens of the future

Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to direct and shape learning outcomes for all children in early years settings.

Developing Young Learners' Identity

How Staff Can Support Gifted Young Learners

Learner Stories

Creating Challenge for Gifted Young Learners

Activities for Gifted and Talented Young Learners

Inclusive Provision for Gifted Young Learners

A Framework for Feedback

All Round Development of Gifted Young Learners

'This book is an essential resource for all those in Early Years settings; providing invaluable information about addressing the wide range of aspects involved in developing effective provision for able learners' - Nursery World