Explorations in Giftedness

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Robert J. SternbergCambridge University Press, 12/2/2010EAN 9780521740098, ISBN10: 0521740096Paperback, 318 pages, 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7 cmLanguage: EnglishThis book is a scholarly ove rview of the modern concepts, definitions, and theories of intellectual giftedness, and of past and current developments in the field of gifted education. The authors consider, in some detail, the roles of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom in giftedness and the interaction between culture and giftedness, as well as how giftedness can be understood in terms of a construct of developing expertise. The authors also review and discuss a set of key studies that address the issues of identification and education of children with intellectual gifts. This volume may be used as a summary overview of the field for educators, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals who serve intellectually gifted children and their families.1. What is giftedness?2. Theories of giftedness3. WICS as a model of giftedness4. Intelligence and giftedness5. Creativity and giftedness6. Wisdom and giftedness7. Giftedness as developing expertise8. Giftedness and culture9. Learning disabilities, giftedness, and gifted/LD10. Identifying the gifted11. Educating the gifted. Show more