The Nature and Nurture of Giftedness: A New Framework for Understanding Gifted Education

by David Yun Dai

With unprecedented scope and vision, Dr. Dai systematically redefines giftedness and proposes a new framework for the field of gifted education. He identifies nine essential tensions, revolving around three core questions: What do we know about the respective roles of natural ability, environment and experiences, and personal effort in talent development? How do we identify the gifted and talented, and study the process of gifted and talent development?...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807750875
• ISBN13: 9780807750872
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.0"