International Perspectives on Science Education for the Gifted: Key issues and challenges / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780415737401 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 05/05/2016 Series: Routledge Research in Achievement and Gifted Education Pages: 246 Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) In the spirit of encouraging international dialogue between researchers and practitioners, often working within isolated traditions, this book discusses perspectives on science education for the gifted informed by up-to-date research findings from a number of related fields. The book reviews philosophy, culture and programmes in science education for the gifted in diverse national contexts, and includes scholarly reviews of significant perspectives and up-to-date research methods and findings. The book is written in a straightforward style for students studying international perspective modules on undergraduate, but especially masters and doctoral degrees in Science Education and Gifted Education. Gifted education has come to be regarded as a key national programme in many countries, an