ABSTRACT

In this compelling book, more than 40 years of research and development are highlighted in a collection of articles published by Joseph S. Renzulli and his colleagues. Renzulli's work has had an impact on gifted education and enrichment pedagogy across the globe, based on the general theme of the need to apply more flexible approaches to identifying and developing giftedness and talents in young people. This collection of articles and chapters has strong foundational research support focusing on practical applications that teachers can use to create and differentiate learning and enrichment experiences for high potential and gifted and talented students.

part I|51 pages

A General Approach to the Study of Giftedness and Overview of Major Models

part II|117 pages

Conceptions and Identification of Giftedness

chapter Chapter 3|36 pages

The Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness

A Developmental Model for Promoting Creative Productivity 4

chapter Chapter 4|38 pages

Defensible and Doable

A Practical, Multiple-Criteria Gifted Program Identification System 6

chapter Chapter 5|22 pages

Intelligences Outside the Normal Curve

Co-Cognitive Factors That Contribute to the Creation of Social Capital and Leadership Skills in Young People 10

part III|77 pages

Systems and Models for the Development of Giftedness and Talents

chapter Chapter 8|18 pages

The Enrichment Triad Model

A Guide for Developing Defensible Programs for the Gifted and Talented

part IV|121 pages

Implementation Components and Strategies

chapter Chapter 10|19 pages

The Schoolwide Enrichment Model

A Focus on Student Strengths and Interests 17

chapter Chapter 11|14 pages

Curriculum Compacting and Achievement Test Scores

What Does the Research Say? 19

chapter Chapter 15|9 pages

Savoring Reading Schoolwide 23

part V|103 pages

Contemporary Issues, Challenges, and Commentary

chapter Chapter 18|20 pages

From High Potential to Gifted Performance

Encouraging Academically Talented Urban Students 26

chapter Chapter 21|14 pages

Commentary on Contemporary Issues

chapter Chapter 22|17 pages

A Biographical Portrait of Joseph S. Renzulli

Scholar, Gifted Educator, and Visionary Leader 34