Review
"A remarkable piece of scholarship--truly a tour de force. Miraca Gross's research is not only timely but timeless."
Praise for the First Edition
-Abraham Tannenbaum, Teachers College, Columbia University
"Miraca Gross has drawn in words a poignant picture of the pains and joys of gifted children and their families. One shudders at the harsh, unfeeling treatment from some school people and thrills at others who show real understanding and caring. Dr. Gross presents a powerful case for the special recognition and nurturance of a nation's great natural resources, its gifted and talented children."
-John F. Feldhusen, Director of the Gifted Education Research Institute, Purdue University
Praise for the First Edition
-Abraham Tannenbaum, Teachers College, Columbia University
"Miraca Gross has drawn in words a poignant picture of the pains and joys of gifted children and their families. One shudders at the harsh, unfeeling treatment from some school people and thrills at others who show real understanding and caring. Dr. Gross presents a powerful case for the special recognition and nurturance of a nation's great natural resources, its gifted and talented children."
-John F. Feldhusen, Director of the Gifted Education Research Institute, Purdue University
Product Description
Exceptionally Gifted Children examines the origin, development and school histories of 15 Australian children who are amongst the most intellectually gifted young people ever to be identified and studied. The first phase of a longitudinal research project which will trace the children through to adulthood, the book looks in detail at the children's early lives and influences, their families and personal characteristics. More importantly, it explores the school experiences of the children, the opportunities offered and denied to them and the effects of their early school life on their educational development - how the school environment can affect self-esteem, self-concept, motivation, capacity to find and form friendships, and the children's own attitudes towards their own abilities and achievements.
