Talented Children and Adults: Their Development and Education

by Jane Piirto

Book Overview

This third edition of the widely popular Talented Children and Adults: Their Development and Education has been revised to include the most up-to-date information on talent development. Written by a nationally recognized author in the field of gifted education, this textbook explores the factors that encourage talent development from birth through adulthood, with specific chapters focusing on children from birth to age 2, elementary and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593632126
• ISBN13: 9781593632120
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 752 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Talented Children and Adults:Their Development and Educatio

This is an excellent introductory text for helping educators and parents understand gifted and talented children and adults. Piirto's writing is clear and understandable. Her text provides a comprehensive examination of not only the development of gifted and talented individuals, but also strategies for meeting these individuals' needs. One of the strengths of the book is Piirto's examination of stages of development encompassing birth to grade 2, elementary and middle school years, high school and college years, and adulthood. Such an examination allows educators and parents alike a way to understand the complete developmental cycle of a gifted individual. In addition, Piirto provides information about appropriate curriculum practices, social-emotional counseling needs and identification of creativity. All in all this is a book well worth the price.