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With unprecedented scope and vision, Dr. Dai systematically redefines giftedness and proposes a new framework for the field of gifted education. He identifies nine essential tensions, revolving around three core questions: What do we know about the respective roles of natural ability, environment and experiences, and personal effort in talent development? How do we identify the gifted and talented, and study the process of gifted and talent development? And finally, how do we define the aims of gifted education and promote excellence? Sure to be a milestone in the field, this book: Scrutinizes some of the deeply held assumptions about the nature of giftedness and explains why a contextual, developmental approach is a more viable alternative to the traditional psychometric approach. Takes stock of the past, defines the present, and looks into the future in terms of understanding high potential and educating youths. Tackles tensions between the gifted child and talent development movements and between excellence and equity, and responds to the “elitism” criticisms in a constructive and comprehensive way.

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Author:   David Yun Dai ,  James H. Borland
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.619kg
ISBN:  

9780807750872

ISBN 10:   0807750875
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   11 July 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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"""I would recommend this text to education administrators who are considering reform of their gifted education programs."" --Contemporary Psychology"

I would recommend this text to education administrators who are considering reform of their gifted education programs. --Contemporary Psychology

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David Yun Dai is an associate professor in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York.

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