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3.3.14 Identifying and Nurturing Exceptional Ability in Young Children: A Talent Development Approach
From a talent development perspective, giftedness is developmental, and ability evolves over time, influenced by factors such as opportunity, motivation, study, and effort. Designing high-quality programs that help individuals reach their full potential and encourage creative productivity in adulthood often means starting the talent identification and development processes in early childhood, particularly for children from underserved populations. In this session, presenters introduce the talent development framework and discuss ways of identifying exceptional ability in young children. Additionally, they offer examples of school-based and supplemental interventions that promote early talent development.