Book contents
- In the Know
- In the Know
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Section 1 The Nature of Intelligence
- Section 2 Measuring Intelligence
- Section 3 Influences on Intelligence
- Section 4 Intelligence and Education
- 18 Every Child Is Gifted
- 19 Effective Schools Can Make Every Child Academically Proficient
- 20 Non-cognitive Variables Have Powerful Effects on Academic Achievement
- 21 Admissions Tests Are a Barrier to College for Underrepresented Students
- Section 5 Life Consequences of Intelligence
- Section 6 Demographic Group Differences
- Section 7 Societal and Ethical Issues
- References
- Index
18 - Every Child Is Gifted
from Section 4 - Intelligence and Education
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 October 2020
- In the Know
- In the Know
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Section 1 The Nature of Intelligence
- Section 2 Measuring Intelligence
- Section 3 Influences on Intelligence
- Section 4 Intelligence and Education
- 18 Every Child Is Gifted
- 19 Effective Schools Can Make Every Child Academically Proficient
- 20 Non-cognitive Variables Have Powerful Effects on Academic Achievement
- 21 Admissions Tests Are a Barrier to College for Underrepresented Students
- Section 5 Life Consequences of Intelligence
- Section 6 Demographic Group Differences
- Section 7 Societal and Ethical Issues
- References
- Index
Summary
One particularly common misconception about individual differences in the educational realm is the belief that every child is gifted. This belief can take a variety of forms, as shown in the quotes above. Lawson’s (2002) perspective was that the uniqueness of each child and their need for a nurturing education is the root of their giftedness. David Feldman’s (1979) viewpoint was that if “giftedness” were just defined broadly enough, then it would be apparent that every child is gifted.
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- In the KnowDebunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence, pp. 159 - 168Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020