Giftedness in Childhood

Giftedness often is defined in a transactional way: individuals give something in return for getting something from authorities who label them as gifted; the labeling authority then expects those individuals identified as 'gifted' to act in ways that justify the label. The authors place emphasis on transformational giftedness-giftedness that serves to make the world a better place. This Element stresses the importance of intelligence, not of the kind of narrow intelligence measured by IQ tests and their proxies, but rather the kind of broad intelligence used to adapt to a variety of real-world environments. The authors further discuss the nature of dual exceptionality, whereby individuals may be identified as having a disability yet at the same time act in gifted ways and thereby harbor the potential to contribute to the world in some distinguished fashion.

List of contents

1. What is giftedness, anyway?; 2. Societal fixation on IQ; 3. A strange early history of the field of giftedness and some modern notions; 4. Giftedness is not a property of person; 5. An alternative view of intelligence and giftedness; 6. Aspects of giftedness; 7. Giftedness as a result of adversity; 8. Giftedness among people with disabilities; Conclusions.

Summary

This Element stresses the importance of intelligence, the kind of broad intelligence used to adapt to a variety of real-world environments. The authors discuss the nature of dual exceptionality, where every individual harbors the potential to contribute to the world in some distinguished fashion.

Foreword

The Element presents a view of giftedness as an interaction of a person with tasks and sets of situations.

Product details

• Authors: Ophélie A. Desmet, Robert J. Sternberg, Robert J. (Cornell University Sternberg, Sternberg Robert J.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2024
• EAN: 9781009310833
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0931083-3
• No. of pages: 90
• Series: Elements in Child Development
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General, Popular psychology, Psychology: emotions, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Teaching of gifted students, Teaching of gifted or talented students, Emotions and emotional intelligence