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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781086203321

Autore

Teare J. B

Titolo

Parents' and carers' guide for able and talented children [[electronic resource] /] / Barry Teare ; [edited by Dawn Booth]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Stafford, : Network Educational Press, 2004

ISBN

1-282-45258-4

9786612452581

1-85539-644-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (113 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BoothDawn

Disciplina

371.950941

Soggetti

Gifted children - Education - Great Britain

Education - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Introduction; SECTION 1:Issues; What's in a name?; The present state of play; What can be expected; Two-way communication; How the school might identify your child as able and talented; All sorts of abilities; The central place of thinking skills; Challenge for progress; Different ways of working; The golden component that is time; Homework; Presentation and spelling; Changing schools; Looking after your able child; Able underachievers; SECTION 2:Getting Further Advice and Help; Specific subject advice, resources and help; Art; Drama; English; Geography; History; Mathematics

Modern foreign languagesMusic; PE, sport and dance; Religious education, philosophy and citizenship; Science; Technology (food, textiles, design); SECTION 3:Some Recommended Children's Fiction

Sommario/riassunto

sound strategies for identifying and supporting highly able children     advice on how to develop a meaningful dialogue with school     extensive lists of recommended fiction     information on where to find additional help, and what activities are available     a wealth of practical advice under separate subject headings  Able and Talented specialist Barry Teare brings parents and carers right up to date with new developments on the thinking and provision for gifted children. He advises how you can provide able children with the very best



opportunities by working in partnership with schoo