Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners

<p><em>Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners</em> allows educators and stakeholders to examine issues related to differentiating curriculum and instruction in a variety of contexts. The case studies in this rich resource analyze various differentiation strategies and their benefits to promote classrooms where every student belongs, every student is valued, and every student is nurtured. The cases facilitate conversations about children and their unique needs by situating learning in authentic and meaningful contexts, with the goal of helping educators improve services and programs for gifted and talented students. "Things to Consider" guide the reader's thinking without imparting an explicit action, recommendation, or solution. Discussion questions, activities, extensions, and suggestions for additional readings support the standards of excellence set forth in the revised NAGC-CEC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted and Talented Education and the NAGC-CEC Advanced Standards in Gifted Education Teacher Preparation.</p> Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction: Why Read a Book on Case Studies for Differentiating Instruction? Chapter 1 Implementing Case Studies to Support High-Quality Professional Development Chapter 2 Utilizing Case Studies to Promote Teacher Preparation Standards Chapter 3 Case Studies: Differentiated Instruction in a Regular Classroom Chapter 4 Case Studies: Differentiated Instruction in a Cluster Classroom Chapter 5 Case Studies: Differentiated Instruction in a Full-Time G/T Classroom References Appendix A NAGC-CEC Advanced Standards in Gifted Education Teacher Preparation Appendix B NAGC-CEC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted and Talented Education About the Authors