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Direct linkPfeiffer, Steven I., Ed. – APA Books, 2017
This handbook incorporates the most recent thinking and cutting-edge research from a wide range of fields related to gifted education, including developmental and social psychology, the neurosciences, cognitive science, and education. It consists of six sections: (1) History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development; (2)…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Talent Development, Theories, Talent Identification
Whitcomb, Sara A.; Merrell, Kenneth W. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013
Generally recognized as the standard work in its field, "Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents" provides a comprehensive foundation and guide for conducting conceptually sound, culturally responsive, and ecologically oriented assessments of student social and emotional behavior. It is aimed at graduate…
Descriptors: Social Development, Emotional Development, Behavior Development, Child Development
Smith, Sally L. – 1994
The purpose of this book is to help children in grades 2-6 realize that being "different" is okay; in fact, it makes people more interesting and makes the world a better place. The book is intended to help children with disabilities feel better about themselves, and to help children without disabilities see that people who have…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Consciousness Raising, Disabilities
Smith, Douglas K. – 2001
This book discusses the achievement tests used in educational planning, transitional programming for students with disabilities, and career/vocational planning. Designed to help mental health professionals acquire knowledge and skills quickly, it includes the major individually administered tests. The chapters are: (1) "Overview"; (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Career Planning, Disabilities
Ellis, Angele; Llewellyn, Marilyn – 1997
This study/action guide was developed from a project on difference and prejudice that was implemented in a Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) high school in 1994 and evaluated through surveys and in-depth interviews. The book provides a basic introduction to difference and prejudice organized about issues of class, race, gender, and disability in the…
Descriptors: Bias, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Equal Education
Rose, David H.; Meyer, Anne – 2002
This guide to universal design in the classroom is divided into two sections. The first addresses the concept of universal design for learning (UDL); the second addresses the practical application of UDL in the classroom. Each chapter opens with a summary of key ideas and a graphic organizer that illustrates how the concepts fit together. The…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Educational Technology
Stanford, Beverly Hardcastle, Ed.; Yamamoto, Kaoru, Ed. – 2001
Based on the view that children have special needs that must be recognized and attended to by the adults who care for them, this book explores the stressful experiences faced by children on a daily basis and presents advice and techniques for protecting children during those challenging experiences. Part 1 of the book focuses on children's…
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Counselor Client Relationship, Cultural Differences
Mallory, Bruce L., Ed.; New, Rebecca S., Ed. – 1994
The current conceptualization of what is appropriate in early childhood education is overly narrow in its interpretation of the role of the teacher, and with respect to variations in cultural and developmental diversity. Based on this observation, this book discusses various issues surrounding diversity, inclusion, and appropriate early…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Moomaw, Sally – 2002
Based on a musical celebration of children's diversity, this early childhood curriculum guide provides guidance in using the compact disk "Nobody Else Like Me" to help children think critically about and appreciate differences and similarities among people. The guide is organized into 12 sections, each focusing on one of the songs from the disk,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Pluralism, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Saracho, Olivia N., Ed.; Spodek, Bernard, Ed. – 1998
This book provides research in the area of educational play for early childhood teachers and teacher educators. Following an introduction by the editors, the chapters of the book are: (1) "A Historical Overview of Theories of Play" (Olivia Saracho and Bernard Spodek); (2) "Playing with a Theory of Mind" (Angeline Lillard); (3)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
O'Brien, Marion – 1997
With an increasing emphasis on inclusive child care, that is, care for children with and without disabilities within the same setting, there is a greater need for tested and workable approaches to provision of such care. Based on a developmental-ecological model of care and early intervention, this book is a resource for practitioners providing…
Descriptors: Child Development, Day Care, Disabilities, Early Intervention
