A Proposed Direction Forward for Gifted Education Based on Psychological Science

作者：Subotnik Rena F^*; Olszewski Kubilius Paula; Worrell Frank C

来源：Gifted Child Quarterly, 2012, 56(4): 176-188.

DOI：10.1177/0016986212456079

• definition and/or conception of giftedness/talent
• age/developmental stage
• social and/or emotional development and adjustment

In this monograph, the authors advanced a set of interrelated arguments: The abilities of individuals do matter, particularly their abilities in specific talent domains; different talent domains have different developmental trajectories that vary as to when they start, peak, and end; and opportunities provided by society are crucial at every point in the talent development process. The authors argue that society must strive to promote these opportunities, but that individuals with talent also have some responsibility for their own growth and development. Furthermore, the research knowledge base indicates that psychosocial variables are determining influences in the successful development of talent. Finally, preparing young people for outstanding achievement or eminence ought to be the chief goal of gifted education.

• 出版日期2012
• 单位西北大学