1st Edition
Differentiating Giftedness from Talent The DMGT Perspective on Talent Development
By Françoys Gagné
Copyright 2021
220 Pages
17 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
220 Pages
17 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
220 Pages
17 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This comprehensive volume explores the origins, development, and applications for Françoys Gagné’s Differentiating Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT).
In an authoritative yet accessible style, Professor Gagné offers a holistic coverage of the DMGT, including its implications for the field, and its main divergent points with competing theories of talent development. Chapters guide readers... Read more
1. Origins of the DMGT and Quick Owner’s Tour 2. Competencies and Aptitudes 3. The “How Many?” Question 4. About Talents and Gifts 5. The Nature and Nurture of Aptitudes 6. The Developmental Process 7. Intrapersonal Catalysts. 8. Environmental Catalysts 9. Developmental Dynamics 10. The DMGT Applied 11. A Self-extolling Finale
Biography
Françoys Gagné, a native French-speaking Quebecer, spent most of his professional career in the Department of Psychology at l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). He is the recipient of numerous professional awards, including the Distinguished Scholar Award (1996) from the National Association for Gifted Children.
