A Teacher's Guide to Working With Children & Families from Diverse Backgrounds

by Roberts, Julia Link

• ISBN13: 9781593639167
• ISBN10: 1593639163
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: Prufrock Pr

Summary

Schools are increasingly diverse in their student population, presenting new challenges for teachers. In light of these challenges, schools remain important in the talent development process. "A Teacher's Guide to Working With Children and Families From Diverse Backgrounds" provides important information and strategies for educators at all levels. The book is written for educators who want all children to thrive in school, including those who are twice-exceptional, those from lower income backgrounds, and others who have been underrepresented in gifted programming.

Author Biography

Julia Link Roberts, Ed.D., is the Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. She is the Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies and the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. Dr. Roberts directs summer and Saturday programs for children and young people who are gifted and talented and teaches graduate courses in gifted education. Jennifer L. Jolly, Ph.D., received her doctorate in educational psychology with a concentration in gifted education from Baylor University. Currently she is an assistant professor in elementary and gifted education at Louisiana State University. Her research interests include the history of gifted education and parents of gifted children.

Table of Contents

Barriers to Recognizing Talent Among Diverse Children With Gifts and Talents	p. 1
Gifted Education and Talent Development: An Overview	p. 11
Gifted Students From Lower Income Families	p. 25
Twice-Exceptional Students	p. 35
Culturally Diverse Gifted Students	p. 47
Gifted Students Who Are Limited by a Ceiling on Learning	p. 59
Stepping Up: Teacher Tips to Stop Bullying	p. 71
Underachieving Gifted Students	p. 83
Enhancing Collaboration Between Parents and Educators	p. 91
A Call to Action	p. 103
Resources	p. 109
References	p. 125
About the Authors	p. 131
About the Contributors	p. 133
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