Call Number: UCF ARC General Collection -- BF723.G5 A73 2018
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1. History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development; 2. Theories and conceptions of giftedness and talent development; 3. Gifted identification and assessment; 4. Gifted education; 5. Psychological considerations in understanding the gifted (e.g., the family, social and emotional considerations, friendships and peer relations); and 6. Special issues facing the gifted (e.g., policy and legal issues; the twice exceptional learner; underachievement and the gifted; ADHD and the gifted; suicide; perfectionism; bullying).
Call Number: UCF Main Library Reference -- LC1099.E53 2012
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"With 695 signed entries with cross-references and recommended readings, this encyclopedia presents research and statistics, case studies and best practices, policies and programs at pre- and post-secondary levels, mainly in the United States but also in nations around the world, all intricately connected."
"The two-volume Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and the arts. The 500 entries organise research findings on giftedness and creativity and their applications in education, training, science and the arts, athletics, and everyday life. From A-to-Z, entries cover the major facets of this field"
Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- LC3993 2018
This handbook "brings together leading experts from the fields of psychology and education, combining theory and applied empirical research on such crucial topics as conceptualization, types of intelligence, developmental considerations, and ethical and legal concerns. Particular attention is given to social and family contexts, and evidence-based strategies and interventions offer solid guidelines on assessment, curriculum design, and encouraging and nurturing talent - from preschool through adolescence."
The Routledge International Companion to Gifted Education
Call Number: UCF ARC General Collection -- LC3993.R69 2009
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Pt.1: Approaching giftedness: models, definitions & conceptual challenges -- Pt. 2: Widening the focus: international perspectives & cultural issues -- Pt. 3: Whole child considerations: psychosocial development & extra-cognitive issues -- Pt. 4: Theory into practice: differentiation strategies, tools & approaches -- Pt. 5: Expanding horizons: supporting gifted development more broadly
The SAGE Handbook of Gifted and Talented Education
Call Number: UCF ARC General Collection -- LC3993 .S235 2019
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"Containing contributions by a range of expert authors from around the world, chapters include discussions of the wide range of human abilities and talents which impinge upon academic success with explorations of various political, social and economic factors which influence how 'giftedness' and 'gifted education' is defined and understood in different regions around the globe. Pt.1. Concepts of Giftedness & Identification: Social & Emotional Needs; Pt.2. Educational Provision: Programs & Strategies; Pt.3. Global Responses to Emerging G&T Provision: Defining the Future."
Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- LC3993 .P44 2013
Serving gifted students in the schools -- Conceptions of giftedness : who are the gifted? -- Creativity -- Screening, identification, & assessment -- Meeting the educational needs of the gifted student -- Gifted students with coexisting disabilities : the twice exceptional student -- Working with parents -- Counseling gifted students -- Frequently asked questions regarding the gifted
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