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Teaching the gifted and talented student requires a thorough understanding of available resources and best practices in the field of gifted and talented education. According to the National Association of Gifted Children, choice in curriculum development is especially important for the gifted learner. Without high-quality, rich instructional opportunities, the gifted student will suffer academically. Professional texts exist to help the gifted resource teacher reach the individual needs of each learner in their classrooms.

1. Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted: Edition 4

This text offers practical research and suggestions on building a challenging curriculum, suitable for the gifted learner. It also provides information on best practices for teachers, differentiating curriculum, extending learning, and developing and maintaining high-quality gifted and talented programs. Written by experts in the field of education, Frances A. Karnes and Dr. Suzanne M. Bean, this book offers instructional practices for the 21st century learner, including problem-based learning, independent study, and simulation learning.

2. Creating Innovators

In his book, Creating Innovators Tony Wagner explores why the ability to innovate is today's greatest skill in school and on the job. He urges parents, teachers, and employers to build a child's capacity for innovating. The text explores several of history's most influential innovators, like Kirk Phelps, Apple's first iPhone project manager. Gifted and talented teachers will find this resource to be invaluable for creating innovative thinkers for a global job market.

3. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

From renowned psychologist and author Carol Dweck comes this game changing text that explains why praising intelligence and achievement is actually harmful to many learners. She explores the phenomenon of a growth mindset and encourages educators to find ways to praise effort and make students more intrinsically motivated. Gifted and talented resource teachers will find practical theory and suggestions on creating self-starting, highly motivated learners who adopt life-long learning skills that will help them to be successful throughout their lives.

4. Social Emotional Curriculum With Gifted and Talented Students (Critical Issues in Gifted Education)

The gifted resource teacher knows that students need social-emotional development in the classroom as much as they need academics. This guide helps teachers develop high quality social-emotional curriculum with gifted students in mind through the use of strategies, collaboration with school counselors, and models of effective social-emotional curriculum. Written by leading scholars in the field, this book will serve as a valuable complement to any gifted and talented program, offering suggestions for working with the social-emotional needs of this special population of students.

5. Teaching Gifted Kids In The Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use To Meet The Academic Needs Of The Gifted And Talented

Written by Susan Winebrenner, this text has long been a standing favorite among teachers for its practical suggestions on working with the gifted and talented in any classroom. The revised version of this book is expanded to include more personal experience of identifying and working with gifted learners. Considered the definitive guide to teaching gifted students for over 20 years this text is a must-have for any resource or regular teacher's classroom.

A gifted student may have abilities far beyond the typical age-range of their peers, and therefore require a special approach. For the gifted resource teacher check out these resources for a balanced professional practice.

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5 Great Books for Gifted Resource Teachers

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Teaching the gifted and talented student requires a thorough understanding of available resources and best practices in the field of gifted and talented education. According to the National Association of Gifted Children, choice in curriculum development is especially important for the gifted learner. Without high-quality, rich instructional opportunities, the gifted student will suffer academically.

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Great resources for strategies and research

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Great resources for strategies and research

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Mercedes-Benz USA – Kim Bearden: The Ron Clark Academy

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Over 25 years, "The Oprah Show" saluted dozens of the world's best teachers who were changing the world one student at a time in their classrooms. One of Oprah's all-time favorites was Ron Clark, a high-energy teacher from North Carolina who never stops smiling. After teaching in a rural area for five years, he moved to East Harlem on a mission to help improve the struggling schools in the area.

"I am driven and I have a vision for these students, I have a vision for their future," Clark told 'The Oprah Show" back in 2001. "And I want them to succeed."

His boundless energy and fun-loving spirit was infectious. "As long as you have the ability to learn, he can do anything with you," one young student said. "He can make you a star."

In 2007, Clark opened The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. In the above video, "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" catches up with the visionary teacher at his state-of-the-art school.

"I wanted to build a school that would be creative, filled with innovation and the best teachers in America," he says. "We ended up finding a location in downtown Atlanta, Ga. It was a 100 year-old factory -- the windows were busted out, it was an eye sore on the community. And I looked at it and I said, 'This is it; this going to be our school.'"

At The Ron Clark Academy, it's not uncommon to walk into a classroom and find a teacher rapping the day's lessons or dancing on the desks. It's a little different, Clark admits, but there's a method to the madness.

"We're about how to truly get to the heart of being a great teacher," he says. "It's about the eye contact, the relationship, it's about how you question kids, it's about the movement. Teachers should have their hands above their waist at least 60 percent of the time. Teachers should be happy. When you're in a good mood, studies have shown the students are going to be more likely to remember and believe what you say."

His students seem to agree. "Well, he makes me laugh and that makes me smile and want to learn more," 5th grade student Laila Perryman says. "He does cheers every now and then for us to get up and have more energy when he's teaching."

Sixth grader Jaydon Linsey says the teachers take the time to really get to know their students. "They actually pull you out, one on one and talk to you, like what do I need to do in the lesson to make you focus in class, to make you exceed or anything," he says.

And the school has the numbers to prove it. Students at The Ron Clark Academy have typically seen double-digit increases in test scores. The first four graduating classes went on to receive over $5 million in scholarships to premiere high schools.
"Oprah: Where Are They Now?" airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET on OWN.

BEFORE YOU GO

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This Inspiring Teacher Has A Rather Unusual Way Of Getting His Students To Learn

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Over 25 years, "The Oprah Show" saluted dozens of the world's best teachers who were changing the world one student at a time in their classrooms. One of Oprah's all-time favorites was Ron Clark, a high-energy teacher from North Carolina who never stops smiling.

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Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck

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Gifted Presentation for Professional Development

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Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more. Author: Jenna, Catalog: Gifted Presentation for Professional Development, Published: Mar 24, 2019

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Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more. Author: Onelove1!, Catalog: Conroy_Prosser_Smith_Group Project Brochure, Published: Mar 13, 2019

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Gifted Females By: Nathalie Desir, Stephanie Quakenbush, and Keisha Walters How many times has this happened in your classroom? Take a second to think about a student you know that behaves like Nathalie. As a teacher, how would you address the needs of a student like Nathalie?General Description A gifted woman might have boundless energy.

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ELL and Economically Disadvantaged Gifted Students

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ELL and Economically Disadvantaged Gifted Students

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Do Schools Kills Creativity? - Sir Ken Robinson

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Do Schools Kills Creativity? - Sir Ken Robinson

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Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson

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Bring on the learning revolution! | Ken Robinson

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These are great for engaging early finishers

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Games for Gifted Children

As a homeschool mom to a gifted child I'm always on the lookout for items that will keep my son engaged, inspired and not bored. Gifted children tend to get bored quickly. Because they can analyze, adapt and master challenges at a quicker rate the challenge that at one time was fun and exciting quickly can become old hat.

Finding ways to challenge gifted kids can be overwhelming. That's why today I'm offering you 100 Games that can challenge gifted minds. You'll find affiliate links to most of the games which will take you to external sites where you can purchase any game that might be a great challenge for your child.

100 Games for Gifted Kids

App Games for Gifted

Building Games for Gifted

Card Games for Gifted

Classic Games for Gifted

Educational Games for Gifted

Logic, Strategy & Tactic Games for Gifted

Maze Games for Gifted

Single Player Games for Gifted

Word Games for Gifted

I want to hear from you. What games seem most exciting for your gifted kid? What games did I miss that should be on the list? Join the conversation and share your favorite gifted games in comments.

This post is a part of the iHomeschool Network 100 Things Link Up. Visit iHN and take a look at all of the other fantastic linkups who also are sharing 100 Things.
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As a homeschool mom to a gifted child I'm always on the lookout for items that will keep my son engaged, inspired and not bored. Gifted children tend to get bored quickly. Because they can analyze, adapt and master challenges at a quicker rate the challenge that at one time was fun and exciting quickly can become old hat.