The Soul of Giftedness
An exploration of emotional, social, spiritual, cultural and ethical development in gifted young human beings from early childhood through to late adolescence.
The descriptors beneath each of the following strands are indicative of topics that could be explored within that strand...
Exploring the inner world of the gifted young person
Giftedness from the emotional perspective.
Ancient wisdom and future insights
Giftedness from a range of cultural perspectives, including the perspective developed by Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Spirituality, altruism, morality
Nurturing the spiritual/ethical development of the gifted individual.
Developing a global community
Defining the concept; exploring the possibilities.
Concepts of leadership in the 21st century
Are new concepts of leadership emerging? How relevant is this for gifted education?
Decision-makers and advocates
Achieving change and bringing about progress in provision for gifted students.
Curriculum and classroom practice
Exploring differentiation: the key to meeting the learning needs of gifted students at all age levels.
Innovations
Looking towards the future: an opportunity for research contributions and practical examples which do not fit under other headings.