Putting the Well-Being of All Students (Including Gifted Students) First.

Cross, Tracy L.

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ERIC Number: EJ657350

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Publication Date: 2002

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Putting the Well-Being of All Students (Including Gifted Students) First.

Cross, Tracy L.

Gifted Child Today, v25 n4 p14-17 Fall 2002

This article examines how schools can ensure the well-being of gifted children. It discusses the benefits of acceleration and critiques the practice of cooperative learning. The need to challenge gifted students in highly systematic and informed ways, wherein learning takes place just within intellectual reach, is urged. (Contains 1 reference.) (CR)

Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Students, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Gifted, Student Placement, Teaching Methods, Underachievement, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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