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Educating the More Able Student
What works and why


March 2015 | 240 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

An unprecedented collaboration between leading names from the independent and state sectors, this thought-provoking book addresses the current crisis in education for the most able.

Grounded in the classroom, the authors draw on their own first-hand experiences and international research to scrutinise techniques and practices from leading countries, exploring the more divisive issues that have damaged teaching worldwide. 

Demonstrating what works well in teaching the most able, and also what does not work, the book offers a radical solution, a stimulus to thought and a way forward for teachers, academics and all those with responsibility for ensuring high standards in education, including governments and members of regulatory authorities.


 
Section 1: Background
 
A Note on our Methodology
 
The Global Picture: History and Oversight
 
The Local Picture: The UK
 
Section 2: Techniques
 
Techniques, and the Renzulli Approach
 
Acceleration and Compaction
 
The Robinson Center for Young Scholars
 
Enrichment and Add-In
 
Out of Class Enrichment, the Internet and Summer Schools
 
The Genius Programme, Competitions and Tertiary Links
 
Specialist Schools and the Issue of Selection
 
Teacher Training, Resources and the Cluster Approach
 
Disadvantage, Gender and Ability As An Illness
 
Section 3: Countries
 
The PISA Tables, UK, Finland and South Korea
 
Singapore, Hong Kong
 
Australia
 
United States of America
 
Section 4: Future Directions
 
Core Issues
 
A Proposal for the UK
 
The Future: Creativity, Critical Thinking and Mindfulness

I really enjoyed reading this up to date book - it ensured I had a broad understanding of the key thinking in the area and challenged me to consider my views.

Mrs Julie Mansfield
School of Edu. Theology and Leadership, St Mary's University, Twickenham
August 3, 2016

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