Curriculum Compacting: An Easy Start to Differentiating for High-Potential Students (The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education)

by Sally M. Reis, Joseph Renzulli, Frances A. Karnes

Overview

Curriculum compacting allows learners to move successfully through the curriculum at their own pace. This book focuses on the nuts and bolts of this effective method for differentiating classroom content, process skills, and creative products of gifted learners.

In this concise introduction, Dr. Sally M. Reis and Joseph S. Renzulli discuss the research on curriculum compacting and the steps employed in implementing it in any classroom. Case studies of its effectiveness on schoolwide enrichment are also included.

This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593630133
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2005
Series:	The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education
Pages:	70
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sally M. Reis is the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Letitia Neag Morgan Chair in Educational Psychology, a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, and a University Teaching Fellow at the University of Connecticut. She was a teacher for 15 years, 11 of which were spent working with gifted students on the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. She has authored or coauthored over 250 articles, books, book chapters, monographs, and technical reports.

Joseph Renzulli is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut, where he also has served as the director of the Renzulli Center For Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development.

Table of Contents

Series Preface Introduction Curriculum Compacting: Definitions and Steps for Implementation Defining Curriculum Compacting How to Use the Compacting Process Eileen: A Sample Compactor Form Providing Support for Teachers to Implement Compacting Examining Curricular Alternatives Assessing Students’ Interests Interest Centers Research on Curriculum Compacting Advice From Successful Teachers Who Implement Compacting Summary Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Curriculum Compacting Resources Language Arts Web Sites Math and Science Web Sites Social Studies Web Sites Contests and Competitions Web Sites References

Editorial Reviews

Sally Reis and Joe Renzulli are icons in gifted education and have advocated compacting for many years now. They define all the steps and goals. They assess student interests. They share advice from teachers who are very experienced with compacting as well as answering questions that are commonly asked. A very concise summary is presented as well as a resource list.,Elaine Wiener,California Association for the Gifted, 5/1/05

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