EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED

About the Book

Gifted children are the victims of the ills of our education system. They are not identified at the right stage which helps in killing their potential. The book emphasizes on the concept of giftedness, their characteristics, identification procedure and teaching strategies. Besides, efforts for nurturing the talent have also been discussed. This book is intended to help policy planners, teachers, educationists, school administrators and parents.

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Contents

Preface

Intelligence and Problem Solving Intelligence
Description and Significance
Latest Theories of Intelligence
Perkins' Model
Sternberg's Triarchich Theory of Intelligence
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Emotional Intelligence
Problem Solving

Giftedness
Nature and Significance
Types
Terminology
Myths About Gifted Children
Terman's Study
Criticism of Terman's study

Characteristics of the Gifted
Personal and Social
Physical
Family Background and Socio-Economic Status
Psychological
Adjustment
Educational
Gifted Underachievers

Identification
Criteria

Educating the Gifted
Historical Perspective
Acceleration
The Enrichment Triad Model
The Revolving Door Identification Model
Major Components of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model
Product Development Model
Autonomous Learner Model
Feldhusen and Kolloff's Three-Stage Model

Indian Scenario
National Talent Search Scheme
National Talent Promotion Scheme
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Objectives
Parenting

Bibliography
Index
 

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