Call for Papers
The Call for Papers is now closed. Notification of acceptance of abstracts will be sent no later than the 31.05.2012.
Those participating in symposia will be sent a link from their symposium co-ordinator.
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Dr. Rena Subotnik
Name: Dr. Rena Subotnik
Position: Director of the Center for Psychology in the Schools and Education at the American Psychological Association
Location: APA, Washington D.C., USA
Contact: Website
Curriculum Vitae: Click here
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Rethinking Giftedness and Gifted Education:
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Abstract In surveying the landscape of current knowledge about giftedness and gifted education, this session will advance a set of inter-related arguments: the abilities of individuals do matter, particularly their abilities in specific talent domains; developmental trajectories exist for talent domains with variations as to when they start, peak, and end; and opportunities provided by society are crucial at every point in the talent development process. Just as society must strive to promote these opportunities, we will argue that individuals with talent have some responsibility for their own growth and development. Furthermore, it is clear from the research knowledge base that psychosocial variables are determining influences in the successful development of talent. And finally, outstanding achievement or eminence—with its attendant benefits to society and for the gifted individual—ought to be the chief goal of gifted education. |
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