Motivated dogmatism and the high ability student

Authors

Jennifer Riedl Cross, William & Mary - School of EducationFollow

Files

Document Type

Book Chapter

Department/Program

Education

Publication Date

2011

Book Title

Confronting Dogmatism in Gifted Education

Publisher

Routledge

Editor

D. Ambrose & R. J. Sternberg

City

New York, NY

First Page

128

Last Page

140

Abstract

This title looks at the dogmatism that limits the perspectives of professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders in gifted education. In a field where concepts and definitions surrounding high ability have been contested for many years, there is increasing interest in clarifying these notions today. This book offers such clarity, searching outside of the predominant conceptual frameworks that dominate thinking about giftedness and talent, and examining ways in which this conceptual fog stunts and warps the development of gifted minds and limits the effectiveness of curriculum development and instruction. The book directly addresses the connection between dogmatism and high ability, exploring ways in which otherwise bright individuals can make unintelligent decisions.

ISBN

9780415894463

Recommended Citation

Cross, Jennifer Riedl, "Motivated dogmatism and the high ability student" (2011). School of Education Book Chapters. 15.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/educationbookchapters/15