Table of Contents

Part One Considering Challenge 1. What challenge is and why it matters 2.'Equality of Challenge' and the dangers of failing to challenge 3. Good practice and challenge in schools Part Two: The Ingredients of challenge 4. Cognitive engagement 5. Risk of failure 6. Independence and self-direction 7. Metacognition 8. Like-minded and age peers 9. Novelty and passion Part Three: Overarching Concerns 10. Questioning and thinking 11. Holistic wellbeing and challenge 12. Challenge beyond the classroom

About the Author

Dr Carrie Winstanley is principal lecturer at Roehampton University, with particular responsibility for Learning and Teaching. She also works with highly able children and is the author of Too Clever by Half.

Reviews

Winstanley should be applauded ... a useful guide to the education of high ability students - Educational Review