Teaching Gifted Children by Jeff Danielian

Author:Jeff Danielian
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks

Reference

Schroeder, C. M., Scott, T. P., Tolson, H., Huang, T.-Y., & Lee, Y.-H. (2007). A meta-analysis of national research: Effects of teaching strategies on student achievement in science in the United States. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 44, 1436–1460.

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Using the Digital Ecosystem to Improve Nature’s Ecosystem

by Kevin D. Besnoy

Sound environmental education pedagogical strategies stress the authentic use of critical thinking skills to engage in the scientific process of testing hypotheses and disseminating findings. In order for gifted children to learn about climate change’s impact on their environment, they need to experience nature firsthand, documenting the changes taking place in their local environment, and engaging in global discussions. Climate change is a major topic that could be tailored into curricula that address local issues.

Louv (2005) commented that many of today’s youth suffer from “nature-deficit disorder,” which negatively influences their understanding of nature and is an obstacle to them solving the environmental problems plaguing our world today. The etiology of “nature-deficit disorder” is brought on in part because young people spend too much time immersed in digital technology. However, digital technology tools can be used to document climate change, identify solutions, and disseminate findings. A robust digital ecosystem combines content-specific pedagogy strategies with purposeful technology applications and involves students in meaningful instruction (Zambo, 2009). There are several ways to embed digital technology tools into environmental education pedagogy.

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