Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners

C. Matthew Fugate, Wendy Behrens, Cecelia Boswell

ISBN 10: 1646320778 / ISBN 13: 9781646320776

Edité par Taylor and Francis Inc, US, 2020

Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners offers an in-depth look at the needs and lived experiences of students who are twice-exceptional. This book:Includes detailed examinations of co-occurring disabilities commonly found in twice-exceptional populations.Features studies of ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), anxiety, OCD, and more.Bridges the divide between research about and practical strategies for teaching gifted students with learning challenges.Is Ideal for university teacher preparation courses and graduate programs.Provides strength-based strategies that focus on students' unique gifts and talents.Each chapter includes a comprehensive literature review, suggested interventions, resources for further exploration, and vignettes that highlight experiences of twice-exceptional students and the behaviors and needs that practitioners might commonly see in the classroom. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781646320776

Synopsis :

Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners offers an in-depth look at the needs and lived experiences of students who are twice-exceptional. This book:

• Includes detailed examinations of co-occurring disabilities commonly found in twice-exceptional populations.
• Features studies of ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), anxiety, OCD, and more.
• Bridges the divide between research about and practical strategies for teaching gifted students with learning challenges.
• Is Ideal for university teacher preparation courses and graduate programs.
• Provides strength-based strategies that focus on students' unique gifts and talents.

Each chapter includes a comprehensive literature review, suggested interventions, resources for further exploration, and vignettes that highlight experiences of twice-exceptional students and the behaviors and needs that practitioners might commonly see in the classroom.

À propos de l?auteur:

C. Matthew Fugate, Ph.D., received his doctorate in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies at Purdue University. Prior to this, he worked as an elementary teacher in the Houston Independent School District where he also served as a Gifted Coordinator and Magnet Coordinator.

Wendy Behrens, M.A. Ed., serves as the Gifted and Talented Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education, providing leadership and consultation services for educators, administrators, and parents. She provides technical assistance to and collaborates with institutions of higher education, professional organizations, educator networks, and others interested in promoting rigorous educational opportunities . . .

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners
Éditeur : Taylor and Francis Inc, US
Date d'édition : 2020
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : New