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Productive Giftedness: A New Mastery Approach to Understanding Talent Development
Paik, Susan J.; Gozali, Charlina; Marshall-Harper, Kenya R.
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, n168 p131-159 Nov 2019
What is "productive giftedness" and why does it matter in talent development? Using the Productive Giftedness Model, the current study examines key environmental and psychosocial factors that influence productive outcomes (e.g., achievements, accomplishments, leadership, eminence). Defined as mastery and excellence, the "productive giftedness" of ten notable artists, athletes, innovators, scientists, and writers was systematically studied. Findings highlight both commonalities and differences across three developmental stages identified in this study: early exposure and support, talent cultivation, and continuous cultivation. The article focuses on home and school learning environments, key relationships, motivation, and time factors. In particular, parents (or caregivers), teachers, and mentors played a key role in their talent development. The model also highlights the role of alterable and contextual factors, which enhance or hinder access to opportunities, support, and resources. The overall findings confirm the greater importance of supportive conditions rather than innate talent alone.
Descriptors: Mastery Learning, Gifted, Talent Development, Models, Artists, Learning Motivation, Athletes, Leadership, Context Effect, Educational Environment, Scientists, Mentors, Parent Child Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship, Authors, Barriers, Correlation
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