The Origins and Development of High Ability
Author | : Gregory R. Bock |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 2008-04-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470514504 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470514507 |
Rating | : 4/5 (507 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Origins and Development of High Ability written by Gregory R. Bock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for psychologists, educational psychologists and developmental biologists, this volume explores the concept of giftedness, including its definition, origins and development. The author offers a balanced view of the topic and presents optimal educational strategies for various kinds of high ability. The effects of both environmental and biological/genetic factors on a student's level of giftedness are also discussed, as is the question of whether gifted people can be created.