TY - BOOK AU - Hymer,Barry AU - Whitehead,Jack AU - Huxtable,Marie TI - Gifts, talents and education: a living theory approach SN - 9780470725399 (cloth : alk. paper) AV - LC3993 .H96 2009 U1 - 371.95 HYN 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Chichester, West Sussex, Malden, MA PB - Wiley-Blackwell KW - Gifted children KW - Education KW - Research N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-178) and index; About the Authors. About the Contributors. Introduction 1. What's implicit in 20th century notions of giftedness? Why are these notions unfit for purpose in the 21st century? 2. Beyond definitions and identification - a generative-transformational framework for gift creation. 3. Giftedness as a living concept. What is a living theory approach to action research, and how can it contribute to gift-creation through student-led enquiry? 4. Beyond identification - the teacher's role in creating gifts. Teachers and students as committed co-enquirers, researching their own lives. 5. "I consider implications for future practice:" How can I continue to influence my own learning, the learning of others, and the schools and learning communities of which I am part? Appendix. References. Index UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0903/2008022822.html ER -