International Handbook on Giftedness

ISBN-13: 9781402061615 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 1544 str.

Larisa V. Shavinina

Opis

If you publish... you are trying to create something thatisoriginal, thatstandsoutfromthecrowd...Above all, you want to create something you are proud of... Richard Branson (2002, p. 57). After the publication of my bestselling International Handbook on Innovation, p- lishers from around the world began to invite me to work on new books with them. When Springer invited me to prepare the International Handbook on Giftedness, I was on a maternity leave with my 3-months-old and my 5-year-old was just starting school. I, however, had wanted to prepare such a Handbook for a long time and was waiting for just the right moment to dive right into such an endeavor. The time had come and I agreed to prepare a Handbook that would expose readers to new views, great discoveries, and signi?cant advancements of scienti?c knowledge, exactly as Richard Feynman advised (see his opening quote at the beginning of the introductory chapter). I have always been convinced of the paramount signi?cance of the topic of gi- edness and gifted education to the world as a whole. There is no doubt that gifted individuals were, are, and will be extremely important to society. One way to und- stand the history of human civilization is via inventions and discoveries of the gifted. All human cultural development builds on the amazing technological, scienti?c, e- cational, and moral achievements of the human mind. Today, people increasingly realize that gifted and talented individuals are even more important than in the pas

Recenzje

"This definitive handbook has collected an assemblage of the best scholars and practitioners in the field. It will be a necessary reference for all in the gifted field." Robert J. Sternberg, Tufts University, USA

"This new and comprehensive international Handbook provides a valuable complement to the existing literature in several ways. It updates research summaries with new material of the current decade, particularly welcome in those few areas in which the field has perceptibly moved forward, such as neuropsychology and the provision of on-line resources. It re-examines conceptions of giftedness, with an emphasis on lifespan development. It provides fresh looks at a variety of domains, several of them previously neglected in the standard literature on giftedness, such as talent in cinema, entrepreneurial giftedness, computer technology, managerial talent, and children's inventions of imaginary worlds. Finally, it describes the impact of giftedness on society and the economy and encourages revision of strategies and policies that impact gifted individuals all over the globe. Every reader will find familiar and unfamiliar territory here." Nancy M. Robinson, Professor Emerita of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, USA

"If giftedness, talent, and creativity could be plotted on a large map, the International Handbook on Giftedness would show up as a vibrant collection of expeditions spreading out in all directions, passing through settled terrain and then reaching out into unexplored valleys and mountain ranges. It fills in some empty spaces and stretches the boundaries of our understanding. With a broad-scope, interdisciplinary and international approach, it vigorously augments and extends the work contributed by other large collections of research and theory. Encompassing most of the leading expertise in the field, it explores high ability from multiple levels of analysis, from psychological dynamics, to natural-science insights about the brain-mind system, to classroom and family influences, to the nuances of knowledge domains, to the impact of large-scale socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts." Don Ambrose, Editor, Roeper Review

"Larisa Shavinina has produced an ambitious book in the International Handbook on Giftedness. It is an extension of the important information advanced in Monks et al. This text contains re-visitations by authors of earlier work, new syntheses on topics not seen in other texts, and original contributions to the literature. Shavinina has given authors the latitude to present their thoughts on a wide array of topics. The result is their voices are heard. Viewpoints in one chapter may be contrary to those expressed in another chapter. This unusual feature gives life to a scholarly text. The International Handbook on Giftedness illustrates how breadth of the field and the intersections across many fields. Readers with interests in neurology, sports, emotions, cognition, music, policy, international educational practices, disabilities, computer hacking and more will find informative chapters. Complex theoretical pieces as well as straightforward discussions of educational practices are evident. Giftedness is examined as it is today and as it might be in the future. A stimulating feature of the book are chapters written on and around certain issues, such as personality, neurology, emotionality, definitions, motivation, talent development, and creativity. Particularly impressive were ideas, original to me, that I discovered in chapters on polymathy, sports, motivation, domain-specific talents, and details about the development of various innovative programs." Professor Laurence J. Coleman, Daso Herb Chair in Gifted Studies, University of Toledo, USA

 

 

 

 

Spis treści

PART I. INTRODUCTION: Chapter 1. Understanding Giftedness: Introduction to Some Important Issues,- PART II. THE NATURE OF GIFTEDNESS: Chapter 2. The History of Giftedness Research,- Chapter 3. The Concept of Giftednes: Essential Tensions in Conceptions of Giftedness,- Chapter 4. Contemporary Models of Giftedness,- Chapter 5. An Expert-Performance Approach to the Study of Giftedness,- Chapter 6. The Arbitrary Nature of Giftedness,- Chapter 7. A Feminine Perspective on Giftedness,- Chapter 8. Gifted and Thriving: A Deeper Understanding of Meaning of GT,- PART III. THE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF GIFTEDNESS: Chapter 9. Neuropsychological characteristics of academic and creative giftedness,- Chapter 10. The Neural Plasticity of Giftedness,- Chapter 11. Neurological Bases of Individual Differences in Giftedness,- PART IV. DEVELOPMENTAL ESSENCE OF GIFTEDNESS,- Chapter 12. Developmental Trajectories of Giftedness in Children,- Chapter 13. Developing Giftedness in Adolescence and Adulthood,- Chapter 14. Talent Development Across the Lifespan,- Chapter 15. Developmental Psychology of Vygotsky and Giftedness,- PART V. COGNITIVE BASIS OF GIFTEDNESS: Chapter 16. Creative Cognition in Gifted Adolescents,- Chapter 17. Cognitive Styles and Giftedness,- Chapter 18. Metacognition in Gifted and Talented Individuals,- PART VI. PERSONALITY OF THE GIFTED AND GENDER RELATED ISSUES: Chapter 19. Personality of Gifted and Talented Individuals.- Chapter 20. Emotional Sphere of the Gifted in Light of Dabrowski’s Theory ,- Chapter 21. Gifted Motivation,- Chapter 22. Gender, Adolescence, and Giftedness,- PART VII. TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL GIFTED INDIVIDUALS: Chapter 23. Twice-Exceptional: Multiple Pathways to Success,- Chapter 24. Underachievement and Giftedness: Research Roots, Revelations, and Routes,- Chapter 25. Gifted Learners Who Drop Out: Prevalence and Prevention ,- PART VIII. TYPES OF GIFTEDNESS: Chapter 26. In search of Emotional and Social Giftedness,- Chapter 27. Creative Giftedness ,- Chapter 28. Imaginary Worldplay as an Indicator of Creative Giftedness ,- Chapter 29. Leadership Giftedness,- Chapter 30. Practical Giftedness: Combining Practical Intelligence and Practical Wisdom ,- PART IX. DOMAIN-SPECIFIC AND MULTIPLE GIFTEDNESS: Chapter 31. Scientific Talent: The Case of Nobel Laureates,- Chapter 32. The Nature of Mathematical Giftedness,- Chapter 33. Talent and Giftedness in Cinema,- Chapter 34. Explaining Gifts and Talents in Literature,- Chapter 35. Understanding Musical Talent ,- Chapter 36. On Entrepreneurial Giftedness,- Chapter 37. What Do We Know About Computer Technology Talent?,- Chapter 38. What Makes a Gifted Educator?,- Chapter 39. The Essence of Managerial Talent,- Chapter 40. Multiple Giftedness: The Case of Polymaths,- PART X. GIFTEDNESS, SOCIETY, AND ECONOMY: Chapter 41. Large-Scale Socioeconomic, Political, and Cultural Influences on Giftedness and Talent ,- Chapter 42. Gifts, Talents, and their Societal Repercussions ,- Chapter 43. The Impact of the Gifted and Talented on Society and Economy,- PART XI. ASSESSMENT AND IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTEDNESS: Chapter 44. Latest Developments in the Assessment of Giftedness ,- Chapter 45. Identification of Gifted Minority Children and Youth ,- Chapter 46. The Johns Hopkins Model for Identifying and Developing Mathematical and Verbal Talents,- Chapter 47. Identifying and Developing Exceptional Talent In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (STEM): Developing a National Strategic Agenda,- PART XII. RECENT ADVANCES IN GIFTED EDUCATION: Chapter 48. New Developments in Gifted Education,- Chapter 49. Current Issues in the Education of Gifted and Talented Children ,-Chapter 50. Designing Creative and Innovative Curriculum for Gifted Learners ,- Chapter 51. Acceleration: Meeting the Academic and Social Needs of Students,- Chapter 52. Teaching for Wisdom as a New Direction in Gifted Education ,- Chapter 53. DISCOVER/TASC: An Approach to Teaching and Learning that is Inclusive yet Maximises Opportunities for Differentiation According to Pupils’ Needs,- Chapter 54. Fostering Creativity, Individualism, and the Imaginative Spirit ,- Chapter 55. Future Problem Solving in Gifted Education,- Chapter 56. Recent Developments in Technology Implications for Gifted Education,- Chapter 57. High Intellectual and Creative Educational Multimedia Technologies for the Gifted ,- Chapter 58. A Dozen Assistants in Your Classroom—Every Day, All Day: A New On-Line Resource for Truly Individualized Differentiation,- Chapter 59. Creating Access and Equity to Excellence for Gifted and Talented Students: The Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy ,- Chapter 60. Innovation Education for the Gifted ,- Chapter 61. Future Trends in Gifted Education PART XIII. POLICY IMPLICATIONS AND LEGAL ISSUES IN GIFTED EDUCATION: Chapter 62. Recent Advances in Gifted Education Policy,- Chapter 63. Legal Issues in Gifted Education ,- PART XIV. GIFTEDNESS RESEARCH AND GIFTED EDUCATION AROUND THE WORLD: INSTITUTIONAL AND REGIONAL EXAMPLES: Chapter 64. Swimming in Deep Waters: Twenty Years of Research about Early University Entrance at the University of Washington,- Chapter 65. The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth ,- Chapter 66. How do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Gifted Education in New York City,-Chapter 67. London Gifted and Talented: An Urban Case-Study,- Chapter 68. The State of Giftedness and Gifted Education in Africa,- Chapter 69. Recent Developments in Gifted Education in Asia,- Chapter 70. Gifted Education in Europe ,- Chapter 71. Gifted Education and Research on Giftedness in South America,- Chapter 72. Giftedness and Gifted Education in Middle-East Countries ,- PART XV. CONCLUSIONS: Chapter 73. Research on Giftedness in the 21^st Century

Blurb

This Handbook is the most comprehensive and authoritative account available on what giftedness is, how it is measured, how it develops, and how it affects individuals and societies. Leading specialists from around the world analyze the multifaceted nature of giftedness, its types, its specificity in various domains and contexts, societal demands on it, its relationship to economy, recent advances and innovations in gifted education, and future trends.

The Handbook goes beyond the existing handbooks: it analyzes, integrates, and presents research on giftedness that has not been considered elsewhere (e.g., neuropsychology of giftedness, talent in cinema, managerial talent). It discusses the latest advances in the fast-developing areas of giftedness research and practice (e.g., gifted education and policy implications). It presents fresh ideas (e.g., polymathy and entrepreneurial giftedness), which will galvanize and guide the study of giftedness for the future.

"This definitive handbook has collected an assemblage of the best scholars and practitioners in the field. It will be a necessary reference for all in the gifted field." Robert J. Sternberg, Tufts University, USA

"This is an ambitious book. Complex theoretical pieces as well as straightforward discussions of educational practices are evident. The International Handbook on Giftedness belongs in one’s personal library." Laurence J. Coleman, Daso Herb Chair in Gifted Studies, University of Toledo, USA

"This new and comprehensive International Handbook provides a valuable complement to the existing literature in several ways. It updates research summaries with new material of the current decade, particularly welcome in those few areas in which the field has perceptibly moved forward, such as neuropsychology and the provision of on-line resources. It re-examines conceptions of giftedness, with an emphasis on lifespan development. It provides fresh looks at a variety of domains, several of them previously neglected in the standard literature on giftedness, such as talent in cinema, entrepreneurial giftedness, computer technology, managerial talent, and children's inventions of imaginary worlds. Finally, it describes the impact of giftedness on society and the economy and encourages revision of strategies and policies that impact gifted individuals all over the globe. Every reader will find familiar and unfamiliar territory here." Nancy M. Robinson, Professor Emerita of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, USA