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Academic talent development in North America and Europe

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First we describe one particular model of talent development (Jarvin and Subotnik in The handbook of secondary gifted education. Prufrock Press, Waco, 2006) and situate it in perspective to other models developed in North America and Europe. We then discuss the implications of this view of giftedness on education and review related resources and approaches available in North America and Europe. We will conclude with the need for further international coordination in our understanding and promotion of talent development.

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  1. Ability to analyze structures and patterns; Ability to learn quickly; Availability of external rewards such as money and recognition; Charisma; Intrinsic motivation; Knowing how to play the game; Knowing your strengths and weaknesses; Musicality; Parental support and/or pressure; Persistence through good and bad times; Risk taking; Self-confidence; Self-promotion; Social skills; Teachability; Technical proficiency; Quality of the student–teacher experience; Whether one is a person of color.

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  1. Paris College of Art, Paris, France

    Linda Jarvin

  2. Center for Psychology in School and Education, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, USA

    Rena F. Subotnik

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Jarvin, L., Subotnik, R.F. Academic talent development in North America and Europe. Asia Pacific Educ. Rev. 16, 297–306 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-015-9370-0

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