Gifted Children Grown Up / Edition 1

by Joan Freeman

Overview

More than a quarter of a century ago, Joan Freeman began this study of 210 children, comparing the recognized gifted, the unrecognized gifted and their classmates. This book: describes what happened to them and their families as they grew up and coped with their different circumstances. It also looks at the problems they faced, often described in their own words and contains personal details from in-depth interviews in homes and schools all over Britain, which are at times startling and sometimes depressing. It lays to rest many myths about the development of gifted children.

The book offers insights into the special situations of the gifted and points out much needed changes in their care and education. It is not only important for their own fulfillment and happiness, but for the future of society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853468315
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/24/2001
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joan Freeman is Visiting Professor, University of Middlesex

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Being gifted; Chapter 2 The study; Chapter 3 Some problems in being gifted; Chapter 4 Growing up gifted; Chapter 5 Inside gifted minds; Chapter 6 The flowering of talent; Chapter 7 Schooldays; Chapter 8 Goodbye to school; Chapter 9 The wider social world; Chapter 10 The challenge; Chapter 11 Educating for gifts and talents; Appendix 1 The British educational system; Appendix 2 Questionnaires; Appendix 3 The sample at school; Appendix 4 Useful contacts/addresses References; Index;