With Gifted Thinkers

Author : Mark Manolopoulos
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 3034300980

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With Gifted Thinkers by Mark Manolopoulos Pdf

This book is a collection of engaging, entertaining, and often confronting dialogues with nine thinkers of faith in postmodernity, some of them more prominent than others, all of them possessing the rare quality or gift of thinking rigorously-tentatively-passionately: John D. Caputo, Kevin Hart, Robyn Horner, Richard Kearney, Catherine Keller, Kate Rigby, Mark C. Taylor, Mark I. Wallace, and Merold Westphal. The project was driven by two ambitions: to seek out their thoughts on the question of the gift, which has become a hot topic since the early 1990s in philosophy, theology, and a whole range of academic disciplines, and which was the subject of the interviewer's doctoral work; and, more generally, to examine key elements of these thinkers' most important works. Hence, the dialogues traverse a splendid range of issues - philosophical, theological, ecological, hermeneutical, biblical, scientific, and more. What's more, the dialogical medium has the advantage of casting complex issues in extremely accessible terms, thereby making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Continental theory.

Author : Thomas G. West
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015040614581

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In the Mind's Eye by Thomas G. West Pdf

According to West, creative visual thinkers (many of whom have had difficulty with verbal skills), aided by computers, will be at the forefront of innovation in a dramatically changing society.

Author : Mary-Elaine Jacobsen
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780804151740

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The Gifted Adult by Mary-Elaine Jacobsen Pdf

Are you relentlessly curious and creative, always willing to rock the boat in order to get things done . . . extremely energetic and focused, yet constantly switching gears . . . intensely sensitive, able to intuit subtly charged situations and decipher others' feeling? If these traits sound familiar, then you may be an Everyday Genius--an ordinary person of unusual vision who breaks the mold and isn't afraid to push progress forward. . . . As thought-provoking as Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence, psychologist Mary-Elaine Jacobsen's Gifted Adults draws on a wide range of groundbreaking research and her own clinical experience to show America's twenty million gifted adults how to identify and free their extraordinary potential. Gifted Adults presents the first practical tool for rating your Evolutionary Intelligence Quotient through an in-depth personality-type profile. Demystifying what it means to be a gifted adult, this book offers practical guidance for eliminating self-sabotage and underachievement, helping Everyday Geniuses and those who know, love, and work with them to understand and support the exceptional gifts inherent in these unique personality traits.

Author : Paula Prober
Publisher : Editeurs divers USA
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0692713107

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Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth by Paula Prober Pdf

Do you long to drive a Ferrari at top speed on the open road, but find yourself always stuck on the freeway during rush hour? Do you wonder how you can feel like "not enough" and "too much" at the same time? Like the rain forest, are you sometimes intense, multilayered, colorful, creative, overwhelming, highly sensitive, complex, and/or idealistic? And, like the rain forest, have you met too many chainsaws?Enter Paula Prober, M.S., M.Ed., who understands the diversity and complexity of minds like yours. In "Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Youths and Adults," Paula explores the challenges faced by gifted adults of all ages. Through case studies and extensive research, Paula will help you tap into your inner creativity, find peace, and discover the limitless potential that comes with your Rainforest Mind.

Author : John Frederick Feldhusen,Donald J. Treffinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031811578

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Teaching Creative Thinking and Problem Solving by John Frederick Feldhusen,Donald J. Treffinger Pdf

Author : David Stephenson (Author of A course for gifted thinkers)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Creative thinking
ISBN : OCLC:1200282536

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A Course for Gifted Thinkers by David Stephenson (Author of A course for gifted thinkers) Pdf

Author : Nancy Polette
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781591588795

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Gifted Biographies, Gifted Readers! by Nancy Polette Pdf

This new book from Nancy Polette discusses how to use picture book biographies to help students recognise traits of giftedness that they possess themselves. Stretch young minds to creative and productive thought with some of the best picture book biographies currently available.

Author : Miraca U. M. Gross
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134922499

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Exceptionally Gifted Children by Miraca U. M. Gross Pdf

Exceptionally Gifted Children examines the origin, development and school histories of fifteen Australian children who are amongst the most intellectually gifted young people ever to be identified and studied. The first phase of a longitudinal research project which will trace the children through to adulthood, this book looks in detail at the children's early lives and influences, their families and personal characteristics. More importantly, this book explores the school experiences of the children, the opportunities offered and denied to them and the effects of their early school life on their educational development and how the school environment can affect: * self-esteem * self-concept * motivation * the capacity to find and form friendships * the children's own attitudes towards their abilities and achievements. This fascinating study will be of interest to education researchers, those working in special educational needs, and anyone with a particular interest in this field.

Author : Charlotte Agell,Molly Kellogg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000491074

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A Field Guide to Gifted Students by Charlotte Agell,Molly Kellogg Pdf

A Field Guide to Gifted Students is a practical manual to the unique characteristics of gifted and advanced learners. Presented as a concise 32-page, full-color booklet available in sets of 10 print copies or a single eBook copy, this resource: Can be used in teacher workshops and other group professional learning settings. Assists educators in understanding and meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of gifted students. Includes a companion online facilitator's guide. Features practical tips based on current research and best practices. Is packed with illustrations, checklists, space to write notes, and a glossary of terms. School can feel like the wrong fit for many gifted learners, but through learning how to notice and support gifted students' diverse traits and needs, educators can build ideal classroom climates for student success. Readers will understand how to identify giftedness and related traits, including twice-exceptionality, introversion and extroversion, perfectionism, sensitivity, and intuitiveness. The online facilitator's guide includes everything workshop leaders need to conduct a brief course for classroom teachers, coordinators, counselors, or even parents.

Author : Todd A. Kettler
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000501643

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Modern Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced Academic Students by Todd A. Kettler Pdf

Modern Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced Academic Students addresses the need for advanced curriculum design in an age of national standards and 21st-century learning innovations. The text and its authors work from the assumption that the most advanced learners need a qualitatively different design of learning experiences in order to develop their potential into outstanding achievement, answering the question, “How should we design learning experiences for our most advanced academic students in the foundational curriculum areas?” This book provides the most contemporary thinking about how to design in-depth courses of study in the foundational curriculum areas with a high degree of complexity and advanced content. The book includes chapters articulating specific design components like creative thinking, critical thinking, and authentic research, but also subject-specific chapters in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies to demonstrate application of those design components.

Author : James T. Webb
Publisher : Great Potential Press, Inc.
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780910707640

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Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults by James T. Webb Pdf

Our brightest, most creative children and adults are often being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders such as ADHD, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, OCD, or Asperger?s. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. Physicians, psychologists, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses. Six nationally prominent health care professionals describe ways parents and professionals can distinguish between gifted behaviors and pathological behaviors. ?These authors have brought to light a widespread and serious problem?the wasting of lives from the misdiagnosis of gifted children and adults and the inappropriate treatment that often follows.? Jack G. Wiggins, Ph. D., Former President, American Psychological Association

Author : Don Ambrose,Robert Sternberg,Bharath Sriraman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136674662

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Confronting Dogmatism in Gifted Education by Don Ambrose,Robert Sternberg,Bharath Sriraman Pdf

This title looks at the dogmatism that limits the perspectives of professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders in gifted education. In a field where concepts and definitions surrounding high ability have been contested for many years, there is increasing interest in clarifying these notions today. This book offers such clarity, searching outside of the predominant conceptual frameworks that dominate thinking about giftedness and talent, and examining ways in which this conceptual fog stunts and warps the development of gifted minds and limits the effectiveness of curriculum development and instruction. The book directly addresses the connection between dogmatism and high ability, exploring ways in which otherwise bright individuals can make unintelligent decisions. Each contributor in this edited collection connects educational theory with teaching practice, examining the impact of policies such as No Child Left Behind. The chapters also explore the ways in which economic, cultural, and academic contexts affect both the gifted mind and education of the highly able in America and the rest of the world, while making recommendations for positive changes that can be enacted within gifted education in the future.

Author : Linda Kreger Silverman, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780826107985

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Giftedness 101 by Linda Kreger Silverman, PhD Pdf

In my estimation Giftedness 101 ranks high among authoritative texts devoted to this particular population of children. It not only offers thorough experience and knowledge-based insights to those who are already or are contemplating serving the social emotional needs of these children in the future, but also those who profess to educate future teachers, those who would venture out into classrooms charged with the teaching and many others besides. It should be required reading for politicians - especially those who shape educational policy."--Gifted and Talented International "Linda Silverman is an articulate, insightful, authoritative, and extremely "gifted" international expert in the assessment of giftedness...[She] has created a gem with Giftedness 101. The fields of psychology and education should welcome this vibrant book with open arms." Alan S. Kaufman, PhD Yale Child Study Center School of Medicine "This is a really terrific book! I'm really impressed at how much information has been packed into it, how accessible it is (without talking down to the audience), and how well the author has parsed the many key issues in the world of giftedness. Parents and mental health professionals with find this book incredibly useful. I look forward to sharing it far and wide. I think it is a book that was badly needed and will really fill a niche." Corin Goodwin CEO & Executive Director, Gifted Homeschoolers Forum This is the most thorough history, explanation, and call to action for gifted advocates you will find."--Laughing at Chaos Blog What is giftedness? Is it the potential for success or is it the experience of being an "outsider"? This book addresses the unique psychological needs of gifted children, which are often manifested as "feeling different," and examines special issues such as gifted children with learning disabilities, gender considerations, implications of socio-economic status, and more. Giftedness 101 dispels common myths about giftedness and challenges the view that eminence is the true signifier of giftedness. It offers specific guidelines to psychologists, parents, and teachers; describes comprehensive assessment of the gifted; provides support for the twice exceptional; and focuses on the complex inner world of the gifted. The book defines giftedness as a psychological reality with powerful ramifications throughout the lifespan. Giftedness 101 will be a valuable, eye-opening resource for psychologists, educators, and other professionals who work with the gifted, as well as gifted individuals and their families. Key Features: Provides a concise, accessible overview of one of the most important and challenging topics in psychology and education Examines the concept of giftedness across the lifespan Covers both the intellectual assessment and development of gifted individuals as well as the psychological well-being issues of this population Written by a prominent expert in the field of the psychology of giftedness

Author : Kenneth J. Smith,Susan Stonequist
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000498103

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Challenging Units for Gifted Learners by Kenneth J. Smith,Susan Stonequist Pdf

Gifted students have the potential to learn material earlier and faster, to handle more complexity and abstraction, and to solve complex problems better. This potential, however, needs stimulating experiences from home and school or it will not unfold. These books are designed to help teachers provide the stimulating curricula that will nurture this potential in school. The units presented in this series are based on research into how these students actually think differently from their peers and how they use their learning styles and potential not merely to develop intellectual expertise, but to move beyond expertise to the production of new ideas. The Math book includes units that ask students to develop a financial portfolio that includes high- and low-risk stocks, options and margins, AAA and junk bonds, mutual funds, and money markets; use math, science, engineering, technology, and art to design and build a miniature golf course; develop games based on probability; and run a real-life small business. Grades 6-8

Author : Diane Heacox,Richard M. Cash
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781631984341

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Differentiation for Gifted Learners by Diane Heacox,Richard M. Cash Pdf

Revised and updated edition helps educators increase rigor and depth for all advanced and gifted learners to fulfill their potential. With increasing numbers of students receiving gifted services every year, it’s more important than ever for differentiated instruction to go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice—it must truly challenge and support learners on all levels: academic, social, and emotional. This award-winning resource in the field of gifted education has been revised and updated to include: a discussion of underserved learners—particularly English language learners, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and economically disadvantaged students updated information on learning standards, MTSS, and universal screening new guidelines for honors courses a focus on scholarly questioning, ethics, and empathy a novel new strategy to increase curricular depth and complexity information on learning orientations new research on neurological differences of gifted learners the pros and cons of co-teaching and how to assess its progress new tools to increase achievement, plus a discussion of “underlearning” the benefits of coaching and lesson study the authors’ perspectives on and guidelines for grading Downloadable digital content includes customizable reproducible forms and a PDF presentation; a free PLC/Book Study Guide for use in professional development is also available.