Gifted Adults' Perception of Giftedness

ISBN-13: 9783639138894 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 112 str.

Adrienne E. Sauder

Opis

Many studies of gifted individuals emphasize the unique attributes that characterize giftedness and the intensity that gifted individuals bring to their interactions with people and the events in their lives. Gifted individuals self-perceptions of these characteristics and intensities influence how they address their innate drive to achieve. Few studies have focused on gifted adults self-perceptions. Of the studies that exist, most focus on perceptions of giftedness related to career and life success, while little is known about how these self-perceptions impact on later academic success. This book explores gifted adults self- perceptions of giftedness and how those perceptions influenced their pursuit of graduate studies. These individuals stories explore giftedness across the lifespan including their experiences and perceptions of education at all levels. This work provides insights into the emotional impact being labeled gifted has on an individuals self- concept and academic identity.

O autorze

MEd in Teaching, Learning, & Development from Brock University. Currently working on her PhD in Educational Psychology and Special Education at The University of Western Ontario in the field of gifted education.