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Igniting Creativity in Gifted Learners, K-6
Strategies for Every Teacher
Edited by:
- Joan Franklin Smutny - National-Louis University, USA
- S.E. von Fremd - Freelance Editor, Researcher, Writer
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December 2008 | 344 pages | Corwin
Enrich learning outcomes for gifted students through proven creativity strategies!
Written by experienced teachers, this resource helps elementary school teachers use creativity strategies to enhance gifted students' learningùto stimulate higher level thinking, discovery and invention. The book includes chapters on reading, writing, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts; incorporates technology where appropriate; and answers common questions such as:
How can I best inspire gifted students within my present curriculum?
What creative strategies work best in specific subject areas?
How can I tie creative processes to specific learning outcomes?
How do I determine the effectiveness of a creative strategy?
How can I encourage my students to explore new avenues for thinking and learning?
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Introduction
1. Creativity: A Gift for the Gifted
2. Making Creativity Work: Practical Suggestions by Classroom Teachers
3. Literacy Strategies: Reading and Writing
4. Social Studies Strategies
5. Science Strategies
6. Mathematics Strategies
7. Strategies in the Arts
8. Discovering Your Own Creativity
Index