Unlocking Student Talent - The New Science of Developing Expertise (Paperback)

How do we truly help students achieve their fullest potential? What are the roles of motivation, deliberate practice, and coaching in developing talent and abilities in students? This hands-on guide examines each of these elements in detail providing definitions, relevant research, discussions, examples, and practical steps to take with students in elementary, middle, and high school. The authors examine cutting-edge research on world-class performance and distill information specifically for educators. Offering guidelines to help teachers spot and encourage students' exceptional aptitudes, passionate interests, and special strengths, they show concretely how to promote greater motivation for learning and success. This foundational book infuses new ideas into established teaching. User-friendly chapters include thought-provoking insights, vignettes of how notable talents were developed, teaching and learning tips, grade-level examples, and discussion questions.

General

Imprint:	Teachers College Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2017
Authors:	Robin Fogarty • Gene M. Kerns • Brian M. Pete
Foreword by:	Charlotte Danielson
Afterword by:	Brian M. Pete
Dimensions:	229 x 156 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-8077-5872-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General
LSN:	0-8077-5872-8
Barcode:	9780807758724

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