The education of exceptionally able children raises fundamental questions not only about the organization of education and the curriculum but about the nature of human abilities, society's values, parenting, the psychology of child development and learning, and of the complexity of our multi-faceted personalities. Until recently, the majority of studies on giftedness have concentrated upon intelligence, intellectual abilities and creativity but, important as these aspects are, Peter Young and Colin Tyre argue that we need a ...
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The education of exceptionally able children raises fundamental questions not only about the organization of education and the curriculum but about the nature of human abilities, society's values, parenting, the psychology of child development and learning, and of the complexity of our multi-faceted personalities. Until recently, the majority of studies on giftedness have concentrated upon intelligence, intellectual abilities and creativity but, important as these aspects are, Peter Young and Colin Tyre argue that we need a stronger conceptualization of the subject which includes such factors as curiosity, motivation, cognitive learning strategies, abilities which are life-enhancing and strategies concerned with life skills and problem solving. We need to recognize differences between individuals in terms of their courage, cooperativeness and commitment which - outside of test and academic situations - are very relevant to achievement. Above all, we need a pedagogy rigorous enough to address the realization of all our children's abilities.
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Add this copy of Gifted Or Able? Realizing Children's Potential to cart. $14.85, fair condition, Sold by Victoria Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bere Alston, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Open University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780335099962.
Add this copy of Gifted Or Able? (Children With Special Needs Series) to cart. $19.94, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Mcgraw-Hill Education.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780335099962.
Add this copy of Gifted Or Able? : Realizing Children's Potential to cart. $42.03, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Open Univ Pr.
Add this copy of Gifted Or Able? : Realizing Children's Potential to cart. $43.62, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Open University Pres.
