Conceptions of Giftedness and Talent

Conceptions of Giftedness and Talent, 1st Edition, edited by Robert J. Sternberg and Don Ambrose, investigates diverse international understandings of exceptional ability and talent development. The volume covers classical IQ-centered perspectives while seeking to move scholarship beyond an exclusive reliance on IQ metrics.

Contributors present research from varied educational landscapes, examining talent development approaches in Russia and Finland as well as challenges related to equity and cultural diversity in the Andean countries. The collection also considers identification and curricular strategies for high-poverty rural schools.

Written for scholars, students, practitioners, and education policymakers, each chapter links theoretical advances with practical applications for parents, teachers, and administrators. The editors conclude the book by integrating these varied viewpoints into a unified perspective.