Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library (Dracut)

Talent zones, 10 tools to help kids develop their talents, Lee Hancock, Ph.D. ; foreword by Tom Byer

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Talent zones

bibliography

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Lee Hancock, Ph.D. ; foreword by Tom Byer

10 tools to help kids develop their talents

"This book expands the discussion of talent in kids while also providing touchable tangible steps practitioners and parents can use to give kids every chance to achieve their talent(s). It presents talent as something that all kids should have the chance to go after and provides real-life suggestions for addressing the "untalented" kid"--, Provided by publisher"10 tools for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics, in all kids. Many believe that talent is inherent-a person either has it or doesn't. But research shows that a student's environment is a critical determinant for developing talents. In Talent Zones, Dr. Lee Hancock redefines talent so that parents, teachers, and coaches of kids can create environments rich in opportunities for all kids to boost their confidence and for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics. Hancock presents ten evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies called Talent Development Zones (TDZs). These TDZs transform talent concepts and research into practical strategies adults can use to create environments for developing talents. Strategies include: Provide opportunities for deep, deliberate practiceDevelop and inspire creativityBuild "I can" kidsHelp kids manage pressure For more than 20 years, the author has worked with athletes from youth to professional and with classroom teachers, students, and parents of awesome kids. He's translated research and experience into approachable strategies for equitably developing talents in kids now and as they grow up"--, Provided by publisher