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Kristen R. Stephens

Professor of the Practice of Education
Education
Box 90739, Durham, NC 27708-0739
213C West Duke Building, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Books


Introduction

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Introduction to curriculum design in gifted education

Book · January 1, 2021 Gifted students require a curriculum that intentionally aligns with their advanced abilities to ensure engagement at the appropriate level of intensity and depth. Introduction to Curriculum Design in Gifted Education offers an in-depth exploration of curri ... Full text Cite

Mathematics and Gifted Students

Book · 2012 Now more than ever, we must cultivate top-notch mathematicians in order to address the needs, issues, and problems of the 21st century. Identifying and Nurturing Math Talent provides information for teachers, administrators, and parents interested in ident ... Cite

Science and Gifted Students

Book · 2012 High-quality teaching and learning in science is vital to our economic future and to our ability to perform effectively as citizens in a democratic society, but all too often science education in schools is not as strong as it might be. Science Strategies ... Cite

Reading for gifted students

Book · 2012 Gifted readers, like other gifted students, need challenging opportunities that enable them to learn something new each day. Because gifted readers are those who read at least 2 years ahead of their chronological grade placement, teachers must effectively ... Cite

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Students

Book · 2012 With The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Students, educators gain a detailed overview of how they can use the Internet to teach new information, extend students’ learning, and offer exciting opportunities for differentiation. Th ... Cite

Language arts for gifted students

Book · 2012 Language arts is a complex subject area that includes multiple domains (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and can be infused into many other content areas throughout the school day. Students who are gifted in any area of the language arts need con ... Cite

Teaching Gifted Students in the Inclusive Classroom

Book · 2011 Appropriate learning for gifted and talented students is adjusted in pace, depth, and breadth through differentiated curricula that are both enriched and accelerated. This is often accomplished through segregated programs, within and outside school; howeve ... Cite

The Big Book of Questions for Students, Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers

Book · 2010 The purpose of this book is to provide young people with lines of questions that will give them insights that will be important to them all their lives. It was developed to assist students, parents, grandparents, and teachers in cultivating their relations ... Cite

Enhancing Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Book · 2010 An overview of impairments in communication among children with an ASD. A variety of techniques for implementing interventions are highlighted, including applied behavior analysis, token economy systems, social skills groups, and more. ... Cite

Families of Children with Autism: What Educational Professionals Should Know

Book · 2010 An overview of the role of educational professionals in the lives of families of children with autism. A framework for understanding these families is presented with a discussion of the stressors they face, the barriers to building collaborative relationsh ... Cite

Assessment tools for gifted children: Screening, identification, and evaluation

Book · 2010 No Child Left Behind has increased our national focus on testing, but even with the development of new and purportedly culture-fair instruments, many potentially gifted students continue to be overlooked. These students deserve instructional emphasis that ... Cite

Gifted adolescents

Book · 2010 Focuses on talent development in adolescence, critical issues facing adolescents, and implications for educational practice and parenting. ... Cite

Educational strategies of children with autism spectrum disorders

Book · 2010 Profiles the most current, research-based interventions that can be implemented by teachers in a classroom setting. Because autism spectrum disorders are on a continuum, educational placements can range from specialized autism classrooms to full-time inclu ... Cite

Advanced placement programs and gifted students.

Book · 2010 Addresses misconceptions about AP courses, the benefits of AP courses for gifted learners, suggested core and targeted teaching strategies for differentiation within AP courses, and supporting and impeding structures for implementing and sustaining a coher ... Cite

Diagnosis and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders

Book · 2009 Examines the current available research regarding screening, diagnosis, and treatment of children with a known or suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors provide an overview of the screening process for students with suspected developmental d ... Cite

An introduction to children with autism.

Book · 2009 Offers an informative overview of the autism spectrum. The book focuses on symptoms of autism and related disorders and characteristics of autism, including language, cognitive, behavioral, movement, affect/mood, temperament, sleeping and eating, and senso ... Cite

Challenges of educating the gifted in rural areas

Book · 2009 Addresses the challenges and benefits of rural schools, shares how to adapt traditional gifted education programs for rural settings, and identifies and examines the components of a workable, successful collaboration among school administrators, teachers, ... Cite

Gifted children with autism spectrum disorders

Book · 2009 Describes instructional and behavior management strategies for the most common challenges teachers face with gifted children with ASD so that the abilities of these children can be developed to their fullest potential. ... Cite

The ultimate guide for student product development and evaluation, 2nd edition

Book · 2009 This new edition discusses how the skills and content gained from the development of products can be aligned with state and national standards. In addition, a special section of the book is dedicated to how teachers can nurture the habits of the mind neces ... Cite

Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education Series

Book · 2005 An 18 book series on critical topics for educating gifted learners. Topics include: Motivation, Questioning Strategies, Social and Emotional issues, Twice-Exceptional Students, Culturally Diverse Gifted Students, Using Technology with Gifted Learners, Unde ... Cite

The ultimate guide to collecting

Book · 2005 Provides tips on how to start, organize, maintain, and display a collection and includes advice from young people who are currently maintaining collections. ... Cite

Empowered girls : a girl’s guide to positive activism, volunteering, and philanthropy

Book · 2005 Hands-on guide for girls looking to take an active leadership role in their school and community. ... Cite

Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology.

Book · January 1, 2002 This book is intended to be a resource guide for girls and young women considering careers in science, math, and technology. An introductory chapter considers the status of girls and women in these fields, the importance of role models, and suggestions for ... Cite