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Nurturing the Gifted Female

by Joy L. Navan

Book Details

Publisher:Corwin Press
Published:2008-06-12
Pages:145
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781452214672

Reading Info

About This Book

Strengthen gifted girls' potential by exploring characteristics of girls' giftedness; factors affecting development; issues of resilience, self-efficacy, and personal ethics; and the importance of supportive adults.

Our Review

This essential guide explores the unique developmental journey of gifted girls, addressing the specific characteristics of female giftedness and the complex factors that shape their academic and personal growth. Navan provides a crucial framework for understanding how resilience, self-efficacy, and personal ethics are cultivated in young women with high intellectual potential, moving beyond simple academic achievement to examine the whole person. The book serves as a vital resource for anyone invested in the emotional and intellectual well-being of bright young women, offering clear insights into the internal and external challenges they face.

What sets this work apart is its practical focus on the role of supportive adults in creating environments where gifted girls can truly thrive. Parents, educators, and mentors will find actionable strategies for fostering strength and authenticity, making it an indispensable tool for anyone guiding a gifted female through adolescence and into adulthood. This is more than a book about potential; it's a roadmap for nurturing the confidence and character that allow that potential to be fully realized.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education