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Wightman, James E. – 1982
The nature of giftedness, talent, and creativity is examined, and implications for teaching are given. Problems with using IQ as a precondition for identification are considered, especially for creative individuals. Typical obstacles to creative thinking are outlined, including classroom atmospheres that do not welcome new ideas. The importance of…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
