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An unprecedented collaboration between leading names from the independent and state sectors, this thought-provoking book addresses the current crisis in education for the most able.
Grounded in the classroom, the authors draw on their own first-hand experiences and international research to scrutinise techniques and practices from leading countries, exploring the more divisive issues that have damaged teaching worldwide.
Demonstrating what works well in teaching the most able, and also what does not work, the book offers a radical solution, a stimulus to thought and a way forward for teachers, academics and all those with responsibility for ensuring high standards in education, including governments and members of regulatory authorities.
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Out-of-Class Enrichment, the Internet and Summer Schools
Out-of-Class Enrichment, the Internet and Summer Schools
Key Points
- Out-of-class enrichment allows the fruitful mixing of like with like.
- It can be expensive, risk social isolation and be seen as a punishment.
- Camping and trekking can play an important role.
- Time saved can allow for the further bonus of projects.
- The New Zealand ‘One-Day School’ is highly effective, as is the Swiss ‘Dolphin Room’.
- The internet offers opportunities for teaching the most able but has limitations.
- The ‘flipped classroom’ may offer a solution that overcomes many limitations of internet use.
- Summer schools work best only as the culmination of a programme.
Out-of-Class Enrichment
Out-of-class enrichment offers both a plus and a minus. A plus is that it can allow able children to mix freely with others who are equally ...
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