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Olszewski-Kubilius, Paula; Subotnik, Rena F.; Worrell, Frank C. – Roeper Review, 2016
Much has been written about the social and scientific problems that face the world in the 21st century, including climate change and economic inequality. In this context, the development of talented individuals who can tackle these problems is most important. In this article, the authors discuss the implications of 21st-century challenges for the…
Descriptors: Talent Development, Individual Development, Skill Development, Models
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Chua, Joey – Roeper Review, 2014
Though anchored in cross-cultural comparisons, this study aims to identify the key factors that impacted the talent development of successful dancers from childhood through adulthood. Case studies of eight Finnish and Singaporean ballet and contemporary dancers exemplify the qualities of successful dancers in terms of their career achievements and…
Descriptors: Dance, Talent Development, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis
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Matthews, Dona J.; Foster, Joanne F. – Roeper Review, 2006
We provide here a brief historical analysis of a movement in progress from a belief-based "mystery" model to an evidence-based "mastery" model of giftedness and talent development. We have observed that educators concerned about exceptionally capable learners are moving from a categorical notion of "the typical gifted child" with somewhat…
Descriptors: Talent Development, Skill Development, School Restructuring, Concept Formation