Diversity in Gifted Education

This timely book brings together experts from around the world to share expertise and best practice to form an eclectic collection of the best approaches for teaching gifted and talented children from different cultures. Each chapter: - presents an overview of international perspectives on the issues of multi-cultural and gifted education - examines the critical issues related to cultural definitions of giftedness in programming for diverse gifted students - presents regional case studies in order to inform practitioners' best practice - examines issues of access for gifted students in relation to culture, poverty, race and gender. In addition, details of websites and associations which offer support and advice are also provided, making this book an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, teachers and parents of gifted and talented children.

Gillian Eriksson, Belle Wallace

Introduction: Applying Multicultural and Global Education Principles to the Education of Diverse Gifted and Talented Children 1. Cognition and underachievement 2. Bilingually enriched students 3. Culturally diverse students 4. Socio-economic class issues 5. Ethnic promise and prejudice 6. Ethical perspectives 7. Gender issues 8. Exceptionality issues 9. Developmental age concerns 10. Global education issues 11. International profiles. Conclusion: A Glimpse of Life Poised and Open in Expectancy