Gifted Education in Lebanese Schools Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice /

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: El Khoury, Sara (Συγγραφέας, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Al-Hroub, Anies (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2018.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in School Psychology,
• Θέματα: Child psychology.; School psychology.; Educational policy.; Education and state.; Social work.; Child and School Psychology.; Educational Policy and Politics.; Social Work.

 This Brief discusses research about gifted education in Lebanese schools. It provides an overview of the latest theories, definitions, and practices used to identify gifted students in Lebanese schools. Chapters begin by providing background information on the status of gifted education in Lebanon and the challenges gifted Lebanese children face. Subsequent chapters discuss recent and relevant international definitions of giftedness as well as common misconceptions and underrepresentation of giftedness. The Brief presents research study findings on the cultural definition of giftedness in the minds of Lebanese teachers. It also presents findings on current practices used to identify gifted learners in Lebanese schools. It concludes with recommendations from the teachers that participated in the reported study as well as the authors' proposal for a Lebanese elementary school policy for identification of gifted students. Gifted Education in Lebanese Schools is an informative resource for researchers, professionals, practitioners, and graduate students in the field of school psychology, educational psychology, gifted and special education, and social work. . 

 Chapter 1. Introduction to Gifted Education in Lebanon -- Chapter 2. Definitions and Conceptions of Giftedness around the World -- Chapter 3. Identification of Gifted Students: History, Tools and Procedures -- Chapter 4. Researching Teachers' Perceptions and Procedures for Identification of Giftedness In Lebanon -- Chapter 5. Defining and Identifying Giftedness in Lebanon: Findings from the Field -- Chapter 6. Giftedness in Lebanon: Emerging Issues and Future Considerations. .