ABSTRACT

This third edition of the widely popular Talented Children and Adults: Their Development and Education has been revised to include the most up-to-date information on talent development. Written by a nationally recognized author in the field of gifted education, this textbook explores the factors that encourage talent development from birth through adulthood, with specific chapters focusing on children from birth to age 2, elementary and middle school students, high school and college students, and adults. Talented Children and Adults includes information for identifying talented students, developing programs for these students, identifying creativity, and creating appropriate curricula. The book also addresses counseling and guidance for talented students, as well as underserved populations.
Each chapter begins with a vignette, and case studies from students and educators in the field are included at the end of each chapter. This book is a must-read for anyone who works with talented children and adults.

part I|216 pages

Overview of the Field of Talent Development Education

chapter Chapter 1|48 pages

Who Are the Talented?

Giftedness, Talent, and Intelligence

chapter Chapter 2|55 pages

Getting Started

Developing a Program for the Talented

chapter Chapter 3|53 pages

Identification of the Academically Gifted and Talented:

High-IQ Talent and Specific Academic Talent

chapter Chapter 4|56 pages

Identification of Creativity

part II|199 pages

Paths of Talent Development

chapter Chapter 5|40 pages

The Young Talented Child From Birth to Grade 2

chapter Chapter 6|50 pages

The Elementary and Middle School Talented Child

chapter Chapter 7|58 pages

High School and College Gifted and Talented Youth

chapter Chapter 8|49 pages

Talented Adults

part III|241 pages

Curriculum, Counseling, and At-Risk Talented Students

chapter Chapter 9|60 pages

Precepts for Curriculum for the Academically Talented

chapter Chapter 10|57 pages

Curriculum Practices

In and Out of the Classroom

chapter Chapter 12|49 pages

Children of the American Dream:

Populations of Talented Children Who Need Special Attention