Danny knudson (4 Ergebnisse)

Stapled. Zustand: Good. A story that describes for children what it was like to attend school in New Zealand toward the end of the nineteenth century. What happens in the story is typical of a school day in 1892. Owner's Name inside. Cover sunned. 40 pages.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Six of the Best: The Story of George Street Normal and Five Associated Schools by Danny Knudson. Publisher: George St Normal School 125th Reunion Cttee, 2005, First Edition. RARE. Very good softback, some minor creasing, marks and edge-wear, no inscriptions, pages very good. 180 pages, illustrated. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 272 pages. tidy ex library -card covers palstic protectedHere is a unique historical review of the provision of gifted education in New Z ealand from 1878-2005. The author identifies periods when the education system l ed to the neglect of gifted and talented children but also highlights times when experimentation in gifted education has been encouraged. With inspired leadersh ip from 1935-1960, there was an awakening of interest in gifted children followe d by national encouragement of local initiatives in their education from 1960-19 67. The new millennium has brought a resurgence of interest and activity with en couraging signs that schools are identifying their gifted and talented students and catering for them in different ways. This historical account is valuable in giving us a window on the past, the opportunity to reflect, and a forward look a t possible developments. Hopefully, today¿s innovations will help New Zealand g row an education system in which all children, including the gifted and talented , are supported in realising their full potential. Danny Knudson¿s interest in gifted education dates back to 1966 when he was appointed adviser for gifted chi ldren in Otago. He has since lectured at the Dunedin College of Education, and r ecently retired after 23 years as principal of George St Normal School. He holds a PhD from the University of Otago where his special field was the history of g ifted education. In 2005, Dr Knudson was awarded the Queen¿s Honour, MNZM, for services to education.…

Soft Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No signatures.; 180 pages. Softcover. Illustrated. Page dimensions: 293 x 206mm. New Zealand school history. Includes a four page bibliography.; 4to.