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Independent study is one of the most frequently recommended instructional strategies for differentiating and individualizing instruction for gifted students. When compared to learning styles of more average students, gifted students like instructional strategies that emphasize independence such as in-depth study and discussion. Allow your gifted students to study a high-interest topic with depth and complexity. This book offers the advice you need to help your gifted students explore important content and show their learning in creative and innovative ways. From selecting a topic, to using innovative research strategies, to reporting results in an interesting way, this book shows you how to help your students succeed at independent study. 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. Educational Resource

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Susan K. Johnsen, Ph.D., is professor emerita of the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor University. Krystal K. Goree is director of clinical practice and teaches classes in gifted and talented education at Baylor University. She has worked in the field of gifted education for more than 15 years in the roles of parent, teacher, consultant, presenter, and program administrator. She currently serves on several state committees and provides consultation and program evaluation for school districts. In addition to presenting at state and national conferences, she has authored articles and book chapters. She is past-president of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and serves as senior editor of Gifted Child Today.

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