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Olszewski-Kubilius, Paula; Subotnik, Rena F.; Davis, Lauren Cassani; Worrell, Frank C. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2019
How can high potential in childhood be transformed into outstanding adult accomplishment? Research indicates that individuals who become outstanding performers and producers have more than just raw talent in the domain or opportunities to develop their talent--they have the will, drive, and focus to take advantage of the opportunities with which…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Talent, Talent Development, Individual Development
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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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Olszewski-Kubilius, Paula; Thomson, Dana – Gifted Child Today, 2015
When used informally, talent development refers to the deliberate cultivation of ability or giftedness in a specific domain. However, recent discussions have used talent development to refer to a particular framework for viewing giftedness and the education of gifted children. In this article, the authors will present their views on the meaning of…
Descriptors: Talent Development, Educational Practices, Cognitive Development, Individual Development
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Matthews, Dona J.; Dai, David Yun – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 2014
Gifted education is leading an interdisciplinary paradigm shift moving education out of its historic role of entrenching systemic inequities. It is a crucible for pioneering investigations of optimal human development and provides a vehicle for increasing social equity. We review changing conceptions of intelligence, motivation and creativity, and…
Descriptors: Gifted, Educational Practices, Ability, High Achievement
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Calderon, Jeffrey; Subotnik, Rena; Knotek, Steven; Rayhack, Kristin; Gorgia, Jason – Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 2007
The American Psychological Association's Center for Gifted Education Policy (CGEP) reviewed the literature on current talent development models and conducted research on music conservatory students, high IQ students, and science-talented students as sources for a new developmental model called scholarly productivity/artistry (SP/A).The third stage…
Descriptors: Productivity, Summer Programs, Academically Gifted, Talent
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Elkind, David – Childhood Education, 1971
The author suggests that a balanced view of freedom tempered with constraint can overcome barriers to the human potentials movement. (Author/WY)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Creativity, Individual Development, Social Change
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Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly – NAMTA Journal, 1997
Presents flow theory in the context of evolution. Defines the elements of "flow" and contends that flow results in an optimal state of inner harmony which improves one's chance for survival. Identifies consequences of flow for creativity, peak performance, talent development, productivity, self-esteem, and stress reduction. Examines the…
Descriptors: Creativity, Evolution, Individual Development, Self Actualization
Dellas, Marie – Sch Counselor, 1969
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counselor Role, Creativity, Individual Characteristics
Harlan, Jane E. – 1993
This paper attempts to make explicit some assumptions about the creative abilities of people with developmental disabilities, and offers constructive strategies for replacing negative ideas and attitudes with positive attitudes. The paper points out that: a high degree of artistic ability can coexist with considerable impairments in other areas of…
Descriptors: Adults, Art Activities, Attitude Change, Children
Feldhusen, John F. – Gifted Education International, 1994
This paper offers a model of the nature and development of talents, which views genetic factors as determining potential strengths and setting limits and views abilities, aptitudes, and intelligences emerging as a result of experiences, motivations, and styles. Specific talents are characterized by precocity, creative insight, a functional…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Creative Development, Creativity, Educational Environment
Torrance, E. Paul – 2002
This book reports on a 40-year longitudinal study of factors that foster or inhibit creativity over time. Students in elementary grades were originally evaluated from 1958 to 1964. Follow-up in 1980 led to development of a Manifesto for Children which summarized conclusions in the form of guidance for aphorisms such as "Don't be afraid to fall in…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adults, Attitudes, Career Development
Piirto, Jane – 1994
This textbook focuses on the development and education of talented children and adults. Part 1 considers who the gifted and talented are, in terms of personality aspects, intellectual competence, and specific talent in a domain. It presents a pyramidal framework of talent based on looking at adult talent and its precursors in childhood behavior.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Adult Development, Adult Education