Explorations in Giftedness - Hardcover

Sternberg, Robert J.; Jarvin, Linda; Grigorenko, Elena L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521518547 ISBN 13: 9780521518543

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This book is a scholarly overview 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.

About this title

Book Description:

This book is a scholarly overview of the modern concepts, definitions, and theories of intellectual giftedness and gifted education. The authors consider the roles of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom in giftedness and the interaction between culture and giftedness. It 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.

About the Author:

Robert J. Sternberg is Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Psychology and Education at Tufts University as well as Honorary Professor of Psychology at the University of Heidelberg. Prior to coming to Tufts, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education and Professor of Management at Yale University. Sternberg is President of the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology and President-Elect of the Federation of Associations of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Sternberg's Ph.D. is from Stanford, and he has 11 honorary degrees. He is the author of about 1,200 publications and has held more than $20 million in grants. He is the recipient of approximately two dozen professional awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521518547
• ISBN 13: 9780521518543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 318