Diversity in gifted education : international perspectives on global issues

Book Cover......Page 1
Half Title......Page 2
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
To the Spirit of Africa......Page 6
Contents......Page 8
Notes on Contributors......Page 13
Preface......Page 22
Acknowledgments......Page 24
Introduction: Applying Multicultural and Global Education Principles to the Education of Diverse Gifted and Talented Children......Page 26
1. Cognition and Under Achievement......Page 34
2. Bilingually Enriched Students......Page 81
3. Culturally Diverse Students......Page 98
4. Socio-Economic Class Issues......Page 135
5. Ethnic Promise and Prejudice......Page 168
6. Ethical Perspectives......Page 193
7. Gender Issues......Page 214
8. Exceptionality Issues......Page 241
9. Developmental and Age Issues......Page 264
10. Global Education Issues......Page 284
11. International Profiles......Page 312
Conclusion: A Glimpse of Life Poised and Open in Expectancy......Page 339
Appendix: Strategies for Conflict Resolution: Possible Solutions......Page 343
Index......Page 347