In the Classroom: Philosophy and Gifted Students: "I Don't Want To Do What the Class Wants To Do".

White, David A.

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Publication Date: 2000

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In the Classroom: Philosophy and Gifted Students: "I Don't Want To Do What the Class Wants To Do".

White, David A.

Gifted Child Today, v23 n6 p42-48 Nov-Dec 2000

This article presents eight passages from Rousseau's "Social Contract," followed by comments clarifying the pivotal concepts in this important and influential work and sketching typical responses to Rousseau as they have occurred in classrooms for gifted students. Strategies for integrating Rousseau's philosophy into the curriculum are provided. (Contains one reference.) (CR)

Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Citizen Participation, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Philosophy, Social Responsibility, Social Structure, Talent Development

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Language: English

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