LibGuides: Gifted Education: Background Information

Background Information

Gifted and/or Talented Education refers to programs and activities specially designed to suit students (of many ages) who demonstrate outstanding aptitude or skill in one or more areas of learning and creative practice. Use the following sources to learn more about gifted education and the political, legal, and social issues surrounding it.

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Reference tool/magazine that gives overviews of major topic areas including pro/con arguments.

Encyclopedia of Education
Overview "of the institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies in educational practice in the United States and throughout the world."
Encyclopedia of Education Law
Entries cover essential topics in education law, including key cases, Constitutional issues, theories, and legal principles.
Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent
This encyclopedia is dedicated to research and terms about giftedness and creativity in education. There are over 400 entries ranging from specific subjects to gifted student research. Included are entries on students from diverse backgrounds and gender differences.
Encyclopedia of Multicultural Education
An alphabetical list of terms, concepts, cases, and contributors to the field of education with an emphasis on multicultural learning and perspectives.
Psychology of Classroom Learning
Examines psychological aspects of learning such as cognition, motivation, and emotion.