Beyond Intelligence
Secrets for Raising Happily Productive Kids
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Parent Participation, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Child & Adolescent, Child Development, Family & Relationships, Parenting
| Author: | Dr. Dona Matthews, Dr. Joanne Foster | ISBN: | 9781770894785 |
| Publisher: | House of Anansi Press Inc | Publication: | July 11, 2014 |
| Imprint: | House of Anansi Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Dona Matthews, Dr. Joanne Foster |
| ISBN: | 9781770894785 |
| Publisher: | House of Anansi Press Inc |
| Publication: | July 11, 2014 |
| Imprint: | House of Anansi Press |
| Language: | English |
From two internationally recognized experts in the field of gifted education comes this timely exploration of how best to nurture a child’s unique gifts, and set them on a path to a happily productive life — in school and beyond.
What is intelligence? Is it really a have or have not proposition, as we’ve been led to believe? Are some children just destined to fall behind? Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster answer those questions with a resounding “No!” In Beyond Intelligence, they demonstrate that every child has the ability to succeed — with the right support and guidance.
But how can parents provide that support? Matthews and Foster proceed from the assumption that knowledge is power, offering parents an information-packed guide to identifying a child’s ability, fostering creativity, and bolstering effort and persistence. Using case studies and anecdotes from their personal and professional experience, they explore different ways of learning; the links between creativity and intelligence; and how to best to provide emotional and social supports. They offer critical advice on how to work co-operatively with schools and educators, and address how to embrace failures as learning opportunities.
Drawing on the latest research in brain development and education theory, Beyond Intelligence is a must-read for today’s parents and educators.
From two internationally recognized experts in the field of gifted education comes this timely exploration of how best to nurture a child’s unique gifts, and set them on a path to a happily productive life — in school and beyond.
What is intelligence? Is it really a have or have not proposition, as we’ve been led to believe? Are some children just destined to fall behind? Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster answer those questions with a resounding “No!” In Beyond Intelligence, they demonstrate that every child has the ability to succeed — with the right support and guidance.
But how can parents provide that support? Matthews and Foster proceed from the assumption that knowledge is power, offering parents an information-packed guide to identifying a child’s ability, fostering creativity, and bolstering effort and persistence. Using case studies and anecdotes from their personal and professional experience, they explore different ways of learning; the links between creativity and intelligence; and how to best to provide emotional and social supports. They offer critical advice on how to work co-operatively with schools and educators, and address how to embrace failures as learning opportunities.
Drawing on the latest research in brain development and education theory, Beyond Intelligence is a must-read for today’s parents and educators.
