Talented Children and Adults: Their Development and Education (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Jane Piirto (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 1998

This extremely comprehensive book takes a developmental approach to giftedness and to talent development in all domains. Designed to cover both the characteristics of gifted students and to present important information on how to teach them, it is appropriate for introductory courses for gifted education and for methods courses. It contains the latest results of federal research projects, suggestions for inclusion, and definitions of who is gifted and talented. In addition, it is the only book in the field with an entire chapter devoted to talented adults. The author's readable prose and case examples written by real teachers contribute to the book's overall usefulness, prompting some readers to call it their "handbook".

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This text focuses on factors that encourage talent from birth through adulthood. Based on the latest research in cognition and development, Talented Children and Adults takes into account the latest school reform initiatives, and explores the many ways teachers of the talented can use such strategies as cooperative learning, outcome-based education, authentic assessment, and individual education plans. Included are actual curriculum units and educational plans, plus case studies involving real students. The author brings to this text fifteen years of experience in the field of education of the gifted and talented...which, combined with a readable, conversational writing style and a well-focused presentation, creates a practical text that gives future teachers a solid foundation for working with talented individuals. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This extremely comprehensive book takes a developmental approach to giftedness and to talent development in all domains. This book is designed to cover both the characteristics of gifted students and to present important information on how to teach them It contains the latest results of federal research projects, suggestions for inclusion, and definitions of who is gifted and talented. General educators.

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 2 edition (August 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130961469
• ISBN-13: 978-0130961464
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,457,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Talented Children and Adults:Their Development and Educatio, April 21, 2000

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This review is from: Talented Children and Adults: Their Development and Education (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This is an excellent introductory text for helping educators and parents understand gifted and talented children and adults. Piirto's writing is clear and understandable. Her text provides a comprehensive examination of not only the development of gifted and talented individuals, but also strategies for meeting these individuals' needs. One of the strengths of the book is Piirto's examination of stages of development encompassing birth to grade 2, elementary and middle school years, high school and college years, and adulthood. Such an examination allows educators and parents alike a way to understand the complete developmental cycle of a gifted individual. In addition, Piirto provides information about appropriate curriculum practices, social-emotional counseling needs and identification of creativity. All in all this is a book well worth the price.