ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on talent development and the necessity of grit to this model of gifted education. It explains the role of grit in addressing social-emotional needs of gifted students and what all gritty classrooms can learn from the field of gifted education. In essence, by focusing on producers and performers, the people are attributing great value to passion and perseverance. In addition to achievement tests, NAGC recommends the use of nominations, observations, and student portfolios in identification, measures that can more likely capture one’s potential. Gifted students struggle with establishing an identity. Not only do they have to overcome potential cultural and gender stereotypes, they sometimes have to choose between being accepted and being talented. Developing talent is comprised of four components: ability, understanding the domain, providing opportunity, and building psychosocial skills. .
