Differentiating Giftedness from Talent

This comprehensive volume explores the origins, development, and applications for Françoys Gagné's Differentiating Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT). Professor Gagné offers a holistic coverage of the DMGT, including its implications for the field, and its main divergent points with competing theories of talent development.

Autorentext

Françoys Gagné, a native French-speaking Quebecer, spent most of his professional career in the Department of Psychology at l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). He is the recipient of numerous professional awards, including the Distinguished Scholar Award (1996) from the National Association for Gifted Children.

Inhalt

1. Origins of the DMGT and Quick Owner's Tour 2. Competencies and Aptitudes 3. The "How Many?" Question 4. About Talents and Gifts 5. The Nature and Nurture of Aptitudes 6. The Developmental Process 7. Intrapersonal Catalysts. 8. Environmental Catalysts 9. Developmental Dynamics 10. The DMGT Applied 11. A Self-extolling Finale