Handbook for Differential Education of the Gifted - Hardcover

Jellen, Hans G.; Verduin Jr., Professor Emeritus John R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0809312786 ISBN 13: 9780809312788

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press, 1986

Synopsis

The authors base their taxonomy on four commonly accepted theoretical assumptions about curricular theory: the nature of the gifted learner; the role of the educator; the demands of knowledge; and the needs of society. Each of the concepts is presented with a descriptive treatment, a prescriptive treatment, and a thorough discussion that includes recommended practices. The taxonomy is a significant first step that brings order, clarity, signifi­cance and conceptual meaning to the ex­isting atheoretical field of gifted,” talented,” or creative” education.

 

The Handbook concludes with an ex­tensive bibliography for DEG and four useful appendices on characterology and personalysis; program evaluation; unit construction; and mental testing in DEG.

About this title

About the Author

Hans G. Jellen has just completed a year as Fulbright Guest Professor at the University of Hannover and the Univer­sity of Hamburg, West Germany. He is a Foundationist in the Department of Edu­cational Leadership, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

 

John R. Verduin is Professor of Education, Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Review

Jellen’s and Verduin’s Handbook con­stitutes in a true sense the first concep­tualized plan for the field of DEG.” Virgil S. Ward, from the Foreword

About this edition

• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0809312786
• ISBN 13: 9780809312788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176