Understanding Talent

The concepts of talent, ability, and giftedness have long been of interest to teachers and society at large, particularly in such fields as the arts and athletics. Despite much interest in this topic, there is still a great need for additional research to develop new knowledge to inform the practices of teachers, coaches, and others responsible for nurturing the next generation of high achievers in various fields.

See the link below for a research project that seeks to uncover new insights into the nature of talent and effective practices for ensuring that talents are fully developed:

http://www.hib.no/senter/suf/forskningsprogram/understanding-talent.asp