Work in Progress; 1996
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0550
- Title
- Work in Progress; 1996
- Description
- Work in Progress by Joan Jones, delves into the evolution of educational approaches towards gifted children in Lynchburg, from the era of Superintendent Dr. Paul Munro's homogenized view of student abilities to the innovative strategies implemented by Dr. Fred Young. Through personal anecdotes and a historical overview, Jones critiques the static IQ-based identification of giftedness, advocating for Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) as a more inclusive and humane framework. She highlights the dynamic nature of education, the necessity of recognizing and nurturing diverse talents, and the potential shifts towards MI-inspired curricula, emphasizing the critical role of individualized education in developing every child's potential.
- Date
- 14 March 1996
- Creator
- Jones, Joan S.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Joan Jones
- Jones
- 1996
- education
- gifted
- special education
- Lynchburg
- Dr. Paul Munro
- Dr. Fred Young
- Howard Gardner
- Multiple Intelligences
- IQ tests
- differentiated education
- Talent Trust Project
- Governor's School
- nature vs. nurture
- individual needs
- educational approaches
- curriculum development
- educational progress
- critical periods
- neurobiology
- sensory input
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Joan S. Jones
Part of Work in Progress; 1996