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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Central Washington University

Theses/Dissertations

2002

Junior High School

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Gifted Education In The Middle, Debra Ann Carlson Jan 2002

Gifted Education In The Middle, Debra Ann Carlson

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Educators have always been concerned with addressing the needs of gifted students within the regular classroom. It has become difficult to challenge all children when school populations are composed of diverse groups with special needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles. With an interest in the education of highly capable (gifted and talented) students, the author did extensive reading and research. This project encompasses a variety of strategies, grouping practices and programs that can be implemented into a regular classroom to accommodate the gifted population. With this comes a focus on meeting the unique affective and academic needs of the gifted …


A Handbook Of Activities For Inclusion Of At Risk Middle School Language Arts Students, Deana M. York Jan 2002

A Handbook Of Activities For Inclusion Of At Risk Middle School Language Arts Students, Deana M. York

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A handbook oflanguage arts activities for at risk middle school students was developed for preservice and experienced teachers to utilize in general education classrooms. A review of current educational research and literature addresses the need for inclusive instructional practices to meet academic needs of students who are at risk for drop out and failure. The literature review supports evidence that educators provide necessary accommodations for a culturally diverse adolescent student population by adapting classroom curriculum and pedagogy.