Independent Study for Gifted Learners (Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education) [Paperback]

Frances Karnes Ph.D. (Author), Kristen Stephens Ph.D. (Author), Susan Johnsen Ph.D. (Author), Krystal Goree (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1593630166 | ISBN-13: 978-1593630164

Independent study is one of the most frequently recommended instructional strategies for differentiating and individualizing instruction for gifted students. When compared to learning styles of more average students, gifted students like instructional strategies that emphasize independence such as independent study and discussion.

Allow your gifted students to study a high-interest topic with depth and complexity. This book offers the advice you need to help your gifted students explore important content and show their learning in creative and innovative ways. From selecting a topic, to using innovative research strategies, to reporting results in an interesting way, this book shows you how to help your students succeed at independent study.

This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education.

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Susan Johnsen, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the department of educational psychology at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. She is the director of the Programs for the Gifted and Talented and is a frequent presenter at state, national, and international conferences. She is the author of numerous tests, curricular materials, and journal articles. She is the past coordinator of staff development programs for gifted teachers and currently operates institutes for secondary and elementary gifted students. She lives in Waco with her husband and son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593630166
• ISBN-13: 978-1593630164
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good teaching tool, October 26, 2007

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This review is from: Independent Study for Gifted Learners (Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education) (Paperback)

I use this book very religiously in my school work. It is a great teaching resource.