David A. Sousa brings the latest brain research to bear on how to engage artistically and intellectually advanced learners. This volume clarifies prevailing myths about the nature of giftedness, describes how to recognize and challenge gifted learners, and illustrates how to help when they underachieve.
David A. Sousa brings the latest brain research to bear on how to engage artistically and intellectually advanced learners. This volume clarifies prevailing myths about the nature of giftedness, describes how to recognize and challenge gifted learners, and illustrates how to help when they underachieve.
David A. Sousa is an international educational consultant. He has made presentations at national conventions of educational organizations and has conducted workshops on brain research and science education in hundreds of school districts and at several colleges and universities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught junior and senior high school science, served as a K-12 director of science, and was supervisor of instruction for the West Orange, New Jersey, schools. He then became superintendent of the New Providence, New Jersey, public schools. Sousa has been an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. He was president of the National Staff Development Council in 1992. Sousa has edited science books and published numerous books and articles in leading educational journals on staff development, science education, and brain research. He has received awards from professional associations and school districts for his commitment and contributions to research, staff development, and science education. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary doctorate in education from Bridgewater (Mass.) State College. He has appeared on NBC Today and National Public Radio to discuss his work with schools using brain research. Sousa has a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Massachusetts State College at Bridgewater, a master of arts in teaching with a major in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University.
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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
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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