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Author : Michael J. A. Howe
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780631185611
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (856 download)
Download or read book The Origins of Exceptional Abilities written by Michael J. A. Howe and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1992 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Radford
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781853021114
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (211 download)
Download or read book Talent, Teaching, and Achievement written by John Radford and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this collection cover a wide range of topics on the theme of talent, teaching and achievement, providing a variety of approaches, methods and theoretical standpoints.
Author : Gregory R. Bock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470514507
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (75 download)
Download or read book The Origins and Development of High Ability written by Gregory R. Bock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for psychologists, educational psychologists and developmental biologists, this volume explores the concept of giftedness, including its definition, origins and development. The author offers a balanced view of the topic and presents optimal educational strategies for various kinds of high ability. The effects of both environmental and biological/genetic factors on a student's level of giftedness are also discussed, as is the question of whether gifted people can be created.
Author : Susan Leyden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134146744
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)
Download or read book Supporting the Child of Exceptional Ability at Home and School written by Susan Leyden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on theories of child development and on research in the processes of learning, this book examines the challenges that children, parents and teachers may face at various stages of a child's development. Children whose development is unusual in any way may experience particular challenges in forming relationships and in making good progress in school. If we are to help children of exceptional ability to develop into confident and well-adjusted young people, we need to understand what lies behind many of the common frustrations and problems some of them may experience. This book looks at ways in which supportive learning environments can be created in which children and young people's abilities can be nurtured and encouraged. Ways in which the school curriculum can be extended and enriched to maintain children's interest and enthusiasm in their learning are also explored. This will be of particular interest to parents, teachers and educational psychologists, to teachers in training, and to other professionals who support the work of families and schools.
Author : Ken Richardson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134688911
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)
Download or read book The Origins of Human Potential written by Ken Richardson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-26 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few scientific debates have been more protracted and intense than whether we are born with our cognitive ability, whether our environment moulds it or whether these two things interact to produce it. The Origins of Human Potential offers a new insight into the arguments by showing that many of the assumptions on both sides, are false. Ken Richardson re-examines evidence about the nature of genes in development, the environment and the development of cognitive ability and the nature of cognitive ability itself. Can it really be measured in an IQ test, like height or weight? Ken Richardson's human-centred view describes the evolutionary context of our dynamic, changeable environments and the creative individual at the heart of the debate. It will be of great relevance to psychologists and education policy makers and should be read by all those with an interest in our children's future.
Author : Kenneth Hyltenstam
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 1614515174
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (145 download)
Download or read book Advanced Proficiency and Exceptional Ability in Second Languages written by Kenneth Hyltenstam and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the literature on second language acquisition and use is overwhelmingly rich with respect to initial and intermediate stages of development, present knowledge of levels of ultimate attainment that are equal or close to that if native speakers has so far not been presented in a coherent manner. This is what the present volume aims to achieve. In addition to chapters that summarize what is currently known about the grammatical, lexical, and discourse features that continue to exhibit instability at the most advanced levels of second language development, the volume presents overviews of the incipient research on two unique learner populations, polyglots and employees in international call centres. Polyglots, defined as language users who are proficient in six or more second languages, may be considered second language learners par excellence. Call centre employees in economically less developed parts of the world are intriguing in how they cope with the high language proficiency requirements of their job. In conclusion, this book is relevant for all readers - both professionals and students - interested in the development of second language theory. For language teachers, the book provides insights that are profitable in classrooms for advanced learners.
Author : Leon K. Miller
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 1317786084
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)
Download or read book Musical Savants written by Leon K. Miller and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the case study of "Eddie" as his framework, Professor Miller challenges the prevailing notion that musical savants are essentially phenomenal tape recorders and deals with the issue of "idiot savants" in a detailed, empirical investigation. Through "Eddie" the author discusses, in specific and in general, topics including the background and historical context of musical savants; other cases; data regarding the nature of the skills exhibited and the associated developmental deficits; and descriptions of a series of experiments used to define Eddie's talent. Finally, the author considers more general issues raised by savant behavior, particularly functions served by savant behavior, theories regarding its etiology, and its role in general development.
Author : Larisa Shavinina
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402061625
Total Pages : 1546 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book International Handbook on Giftedness written by Larisa Shavinina and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-08-12 with total page 1546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook presents a panoramic view of the field of giftedness. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative account on what giftedness is, how it is measured, how it is developed, and how it affects individuals, societies, and the world as a whole. It examines in detail recent advances in gifted education. The handbook also presents the latest advances in the fast-developing areas of giftedness research and practice, such as gifted education and policy implications. In addition, coverage provides fresh ideas, from entrepreneurial giftedness to business talent, which will help galvanize and guide the study of giftedness for the next decade.
Author : John Gingell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134690312
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)
Download or read book Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts written by John Gingell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : David Konstan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350278610
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)
Download or read book The Origin of Sin written by David Konstan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where did the idea of sin arise from? In this meticulously argued book, David Konstan takes a close look at classical Greek and Roman texts, as well as the Bible and early Judaic and Christian writings, and argues that the fundamental idea of "sin" arose in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, although this original meaning was obscured in later Jewish and Christian interpretations. Through close philological examination of the words for "sin," in particular the Hebrew hata' and the Greek hamartia, he traces their uses over the centuries in four chapters, and concludes that the common modern definition of sin as a violation of divine law indeed has antecedents in classical Greco-Roman conceptions, but acquired a wholly different sense in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament.
Author : W Robert Griffiths
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1035845121
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (358 download)
Download or read book Beyond the Concept of Sport written by W Robert Griffiths and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-13 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Concept of Sport challenges tired assumptions about athletics to unveil sports’ underestimated yet far-reaching social impact and philosophical significance. While governments downplay its influence, author Robert Griffiths recognizes that sports – especially cricket – deeply channels the human spirit for participants and fans alike. He eschews cliches to deliver fresh insight into sports’ resonance. This is no dry academic tome, but rather a lively examination blending scholarship with accessibility. Griffiths brings iconoclastic yet sage opinions to unpacking how athletic pursuits shape culture and consciousness. He illuminates the under-appreciated role sports play in forging identity, purpose, inspiration, escapism and more for millions globally. Grappling with issues often overlooked when discussing athletics, Griffiths’ unconventional analysis explores fandom, nationalism, arts, business, and the very meaning woven through sports’ rituals. Written with passionate intellect, wry wit, and a distaste for the dull, Beyond the Concept of Sport cries out to be read by both die-hard fans and curious sceptics. After all, few human realms spark such fervour and unity across the world’s divides like that of sports. This book captures that emotional impact while elevating sports as a subject worthy of serious yet spirited consideration.
Author : Mike Anderson
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780863778452
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (784 download)
Download or read book The Development of Intelligence written by Mike Anderson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a contemporary review of methods and theories of the development of intellectual abilities from infancy to adulthood by the major researchers in the field.
Author : Morris Swadesh
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351478028
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)
Download or read book The Origin and Diversification of Language written by Morris Swadesh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morris Swadesh, one of this century's foremost scientific investigators of language, dedicated much of his life to the study of the origin and evolution of language. This volume, left nearly completed at his death and edited posthumously by Joel F. Sherzer, is his last major study of this difficult subject.Swadesh discusses the simple qualities of human speech also present in animal language, and establishes distinctively human techniques of expression by comparing the common features that are found in modern and ancient languages. He treats the diversification of language not only by isolating root words in different languages, but also by dealing with sound systems, with forms of composition, and with sentence structure. In so doing, he demonstrates the evidence for the expansion of all language from a single central area. Swadesh supports his hypothesis by ""exhibits"" that conveniently present the evidence in tabular form. Further clarity is provided by the use of a suggestive practical phonetic system, intelligible to the student as well as to the professional.The book also contains an Appendix, in which the distinguished ethnographer of language, Dell Hymes, gives a valuable account of the prewar linguistic tradition within which Swadesh did some of his most important work.
Author : K. A. Heller
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080544169
Total Pages : 952 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Download or read book International Handbook of Giftedness and Talent written by K. A. Heller and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2000-12-18 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of this popular reference work was published in 1993 and received critical acclaim for its achievement in bringing together international perspectives on research and development in giftedness and talent. Scholars welcomed it as the first comprehensive volume in the field and it has proved to be an indispensable resource to researchers. Since the first edition, the scholarly field of giftedness and talent studies has expanded and developed, welcoming contributions from researchers in related disciplines. Several theoretical frameworks outlined in the first edition have now been empirically tested and a number of new trends have emerged. The Second Edition of the International Handbook of Giftedness and Talent provides an invaluable research tool to academics, researchers and students interested in the field of giftedness and talent. The contributors are renowned in the field and the broad range of topics on giftedness that have been studied in the past century, right up to the late 1990s, are represented in this volume. It is truly international in scope, bringing together leading scholars and teachers from all around the world. This new edition has been fully updated and rewritten and includes 22 completely new chapters. It provides a comprehensive review and critical synthesis of significant theory; a unique cross-national perspective with contributions from over 100 distinguished authors covering 24 nations; significant contributions from scholars working in related fields; an increased focus on empirically supported scholarship; and is arranged for quick and easy reference with comprehensive subject and author indexes.
Author : Mark A. Runco
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 012410522X
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (241 download)
Download or read book Creativity written by Mark A. Runco and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrative introduction to the theories and themes in research on creativity, the second edition of Creativity is both a reference work and text for courses in this burgeoning area of research. The book begins with a discussion of the theories of creativity (Person, Product, Process, Place), the general question of whether creativity is influenced by nature or nurture, what research has indicated of the personality and style of creative individuals from a personality analysis standpoint, and how social context affects creativity. This wide-ranging work then proceeds to coverage of issues such as gender differences, whether creativity can be enhanced, if creativity is related to poor mental or physical health, and much more. The book contains boxes covering special interest items, including one-page biographies of famous creative individuals, and activities for a group or individual to test or encourage creativity, as well as references to Internet sites relating to creativity. - Includes all major theories and perspectives on creativity - Consolidates recent research into a single source - Includes key terms defined and text boxes with interesting related material - Single authored for clarity and consistency of presentation
Author : Larisa V. Shavinina
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135642834
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)
Download or read book Beyond Knowledge written by Larisa V. Shavinina and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-05-20 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a wide range of perspectives on a new area of research in high ability- the non-cognitive facets contributing to exceptional achievement, such a giftedness, talent, creativity, excellence, genius, child prodigies, exceptional leadership, and wis
Author : Robert J. Sternberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521576048
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Creativity written by Robert J. Sternberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of the Handbook of Creativity is to provide the most comprehensive, definitive, and authoritative single-volume review available in the field of creativity. To this end, the book contains 22 chapters covering a wide range of issues and topics in the field of creativity, all written by distinguished leaders in the field. The chapters have been written to be accessible to all educated readers with an interest in creative thinking. Although the authors are leading behavioral scientists, people in all disciplines will find the coverage of creativity divided in the arts and sciences to be of interest. The volume is divided into six parts. Part I, the Introduction, sets out the major themes and reviews the history of thinking about creativity. Subsequent parts deal with methods, origins, self and environment, special topics and conclusions.
