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McCallister, Corliss Jean; Meckstroth, Elizabeth – Understanding Our Gifted, 2000
Discussion of the nature/nurture controversy in giftedness concludes that giftedness has a strong hereditary basis that is greatly influenced by educational experiences. The importance of the affective domain is also stressed. Some specific suggestions are offered to help students nurture themselves and to help parents and teachers nurture others.…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Barell, John – 1991
The union of thought and feeling, the basis of the concept of "thoughtfulness," is one of the major themes of this book, which is designed to help teachers, administrators, teacher educators, and parents empower students to take more control of their own education and lives. It presents strategies for teaching students about the nature…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Classroom Techniques, Educational Environment, Educational Principles
