Science Education for Gifted Learners

Why are the brightest students increasingly turning away from the sciences?How can science teaching offer differentiated learning experiences suitable for even the most exceptional students?In today's technological society schools have an obligation to develop and challenge all learners, yet it has become clear that in science many of the most able students are not being stretched. Science Education for Gifted Learners examines official recommendations and gives practical advice on how to use the most effective strategies in today's classroom. Science teachers reading this book will be equipped to encourage and support their most able pupils, as Keith Taber explores the wider debates about the provision for learners who are labelled 'gifted' and 'exceptionally able'.This accessible yet authoritative text addresses key issues such as: What we mean by gifted and able children What to do about the gifted children that slip through the net Challenging science through modelling and talk 'Multiple exceptionality' - high ability scientists with learning difficulties Students whose exceptional abilities are focussed on limited aspects of the subject Identifying gifted students without excluding those with latent abilities. This invaluable companion reiterates the principles of good science teaching which can help teachers ensure that all their students are engaged and challenged.Taber, Keith S. is the author of 'Science Education for Gifted Learners ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415395342 and ISBN 0415395348.