{"product_id":"creativity-and-giftedness-9781412904353","title":"Creativity and Giftedness","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe expert guide to the major issues, the chief trends, and the most effective models for nurturing creativity!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRecognizing, assessing, and nurturing creativity continue to be dynamic, evolving topics in gifted education. The articles in \u003ci\u003eCreativity and Giftedness\u003c\/i\u003e offer over 20 years of research, insight, and practical applications designed to pique the interest of gifted students and inspire them to reach their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA rich portrait of the origins, current state, and future of the field of creativity from Donald J. Treffinger, Director of the Center for Creative Learning   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples and practical suggestions for putting research findings to use   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen influential articles from pioneers in creativity as well as from current leaders in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe readings in this ready-reference debunk the many misconceptions about the connection between creativity and giftedness, and lend \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Editors Series Introduction - Sally M. Reis Introduction to Creativity and Giftedness - Donald J. Treffinger 1. SES Synectics and Gifted Education Today - W. J. J. Gordon, T. Poze 2. Lessons About Giftedness and Creativity From a Nation of 115 Million Overachievers - E. Paul Torrance 3. The Use of Developmental Stage Theory in Helping Gifted Children Become Creative - John Curtis Gowan 4. Predicting the Creativity of Elementary School Children (1958-80) - and the Teacher Who \"Made a Difference\" - E. Paul Torrance 5. Personal Creative Thinking Techniques - Gary A. Davis 6. Facilitating Lifetime Creative Processes - A Think Piece - Calvin W. Taylor, Diane Sacks 7. Myth: Creativity Is Too Difficult To Measure - Joe Khatena 8. Developing Creative Excellence in Students: The Neglected History-Making Ingredient Which Would Keep Our Nation From Being at Risk - Calvin W. Taylor 9. The Role of Creativity in Identification of the Gifted and Talented - E. Paul Torrance 10. Research on Creativity - Donald J. Treffinger 11. Objectives and Activities for Teaching Creative Thinking - Gary A. Davis 12. Creative Productivity Among Secondary School Students: Combining Energy, Interest, and Imagination - Marcia A. B. Delcourt 13. Effects of a Creative Problem-Solving Curriculum on Students of Varying Ability Levels - Gina D. Schack 14. Creative Giftedness: A Multivariate Investment Approach - Robert J. Sternberg and Todd I. Lubart 15. Divergent Thinking, Creativity, and Giftedness - Mark A. Runco 16. Creativity and Giftedness: Published Instrument Uses and Abuses - Scott L. Hunsaker, Carolyn M. Callahan Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52151263232343,"sku":"9781412904353","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412904353.jpg?v=1762960637","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/creativity-and-giftedness-9781412904353","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}