Creativity and Giftedness

Creativity and Giftedness
Author: Roza Leikin
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2016-08-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3319388401

This volume provides readers with a broad view on the variety of issues related to the educational research and practices in the field of Creativity in Mathematics and Mathematical Giftedness. The book explores (a) the relationship between creativity and giftedness; (b) empirical work with high ability (or gifted) students in the classroom and its implications for teaching mathematics; (c) interdisciplinary work which views creativity as a complex phenomena that cannot be understood from within the borders of disciplines, i.e., to present research and theorists from disciplines such as neuroscience and complexity theory; and (d) findings from psychology that pertain the creatively gifted students. As a whole, this volume brings together perspectives from mathematics educators, psychologists, neuroscientists, and teachers to present a collection of empirical, theoretical and philosophical works that address the complexity of mathematical creativity and giftedness, its origins, nature, nurture and ways forward. In keeping with the spirit of the series, the anthology substantially builds on previous ZDM volumes on interdisciplinarity (2009), creativity and giftedness (2013).

Mathematical Creativity and Mathematical Giftedness

Mathematical Creativity and Mathematical Giftedness
Author: Florence Mihaela Singer
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2018-03-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3319731564

This book discusses the relationships between mathematical creativity and mathematical giftedness. It gathers the results of a literature review comprising all papers addressing mathematical creativity and giftedness presented at the International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) conferences since 2000. How can mathematical creativity contribute to children’s balanced development? What are the characteristics of mathematical giftedness in early ages? What about these characteristics at university level? What teaching strategies can enhance creative learning? How can young children’s mathematical promise be preserved and cultivated, preparing them for a variety of professions? These are some of the questions addressed by this book. The book offers, among others: analyses of substantial learning environments that promote creativity in mathematics lessons; discussions of a variety of strategies for posing and solving problems; investigations of students’ progress throughout their schooling; and examinations of technological tools and virtual resources meant to enhance learning with understanding. Multiple perspectives in the interdisciplinary fields of mathematical creativity and giftedness are developed to offer a springboard for further research. The theoretical and empirical studies included in the book offer a valuable resource for researchers, as well as for teachers of gifted students in specialized or inclusive settings, at various levels of education.

The Elements of Creativity and Giftedness in Mathematics

The Elements of Creativity and Giftedness in Mathematics
Author: B. Sriraman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2011-07-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 946091439X

The Elements of Creativity and Giftedness in Mathematics edited by Bharath Sriraman and KyeongHwa Lee covers recent advances in mathematics education pertaining to the development of creativity and giftedness. The book is international in scope in the “sense” that it includes numerous studies on mathematical creativity and giftedness conducted in the U.S.A, China, Korea, Turkey, Israel, Sweden, and Norway in addition to cross-national perspectives from Canada and Russia. The topics include problem -posing, problem-solving and mathematical creativity; the development of mathematical creativity with students, pre and in-service teachers; cross-cultural views of creativity and giftedness; the unpacking of notions and labels such as high achieving, inclusion, and potential; as well as the theoretical state of the art on the constructs of mathematical creativity and giftedness. The book also includes some contributions from the first joint meeting of the American Mathematical Society and the Korean Mathematical Society in Seoul, 2009. Topics covered in the book are essential reading for graduate students and researchers interested in researching issues and topics within the domain of mathematical creativity and mathematical giftedness. It is also accessible to pre-service and practicing teachers interested in developing creativity in their classrooms, in addition to professional development specialists, mathematics educators, gifted educators, and psychologists.

Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent

Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent
Author: Barbara Kerr
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 1113
Release: 2009-06-17
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1412949718

The three-volume Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and the arts.

Creativity in Gifted Children

Creativity in Gifted Children
Author: Roya Klingner
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Creative ability in children
ISBN: 9781634854108

Defining creativity comprehensively explains what creativity is from an international diverse standpoint. At the same time, it makes for a concise and inspiring read that brings together everything there is to know about creativity and gifted children. This practical text is based on the newest research, and the described practice enables the reader to understand what creativity means and how we can develop potential in creative gifted children by creating a positive, constructive, and challenging curriculum along with a supportive learning environment for them.

Creatively Gifted Students are Not Like Other Gifted Students

Creatively Gifted Students are Not Like Other Gifted Students
Author: Kyung Hee Kim
Publisher: Brill / Sense
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2013
Genre: Creative ability in children
ISBN: 9789462091481

This book focuses on the needs of creatively gifted students and how schools can meet those needs. Creatively gifted students show exceptional levels of creativity. These students may or may not have developed other talents and abilities, yet. Even when their abilities and talents are apparent, the needs of creatively gifted students may not be recognized by current gifted education programs. Regardless of whether a creatively gifted student is included in these programs, schools often inadvertently ignore their special needs. The goal of this book is to share the newest research about the attributes and needs of creatively gifted students and the kinds of programs that best address those special needs.The overarching goal of this book is to share with scholars, educators, and practitioners the latest research on creatively gifted students and the kinds of programs that best meet the unique needs of these students. Through the knowledge and experiences shared here, we hope to help close the gap between what these children need and what they are getting.

Excellence in Educating Gifted and Talented Learners

Excellence in Educating Gifted and Talented Learners
Author: Joyce VanTassel-Baska
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Gifted children
ISBN: 9780891082552

Contains ideas for effective curriculum and instruction of talented learners. This title covers personality, learners with disabilities, learning styles, and also stages of giftedness from infancy all the way to adulthood. Special attention is given to mathematics, science, social studies, and the humanities.

Fostering Creativity in Gifted Students

Fostering Creativity in Gifted Students
Author: Bonnie Cramond
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2005
Genre: Creative ability in children
ISBN: 1593631731

Encouraging creative thinking in the classroom is an exciting component of any effective gifted education program. This guide offers basic foundations required for supporting creativity. From establishing the right classroom environment, to using creative teaching strategies, to assessing student outcomes, this book is filled with practical informa

Creativity in Mathematics and the Education of Gifted Students

Creativity in Mathematics and the Education of Gifted Students
Author: Roza Leikin
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9087909357

This book breaks through in the field of mathematical creativity and giftedness. It suggests directions for closing the gap between research in the field of mathematics education and research in the field of creativity and giftedness. It also outlines a research agenda for further research and development in the field.

A Theory of Conceptual Intelligence

A Theory of Conceptual Intelligence
Author: Rex Li
Publisher: Praeger
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1996-04-30
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Li briefly outlines three generations of intelligence research over the past 100 years with attention to the origins and limitations of early investigations and the resulting confusion and disagreement in modern reinterpretations of the findings. He discerns an emerging consensus among scholars and researchers that intelligence should be considered primarily as a product of thinking and learning. To find the essence of how thinking is possible and what learning is, Li investigates theory and research in cognitive psychology, developmental linguistics, animal behavior, and many other related disciplines. He proposes the notion of conceptual intelligence, i.e., human intelligence, as a result of thinking and learning through concepts. Li traces how the human species created concepts, and how conceptual thinking and conceptual learning make the human species intelligent and creative. There is nothing mysterious, intuitive, or innate about it. Our past thinking and learning has created the intelligence of today and will continue to create our intelligence in the future. How to think deeper and learn better are the difficult questions for us now as we consciously venture into new arenas of problem-solving and cognition.