Beyond intelligence : secrets for raising happily productive kids
by Matthews, Dona J., 1951- (Author), Foster, Joanne F., 1953- (Author)
Summary
"Is intelligence really a have or have not proposition? Are some children destined to fall behind? Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster answer those questions with a resounding "No!" In Beyond Intelligence, they demonstrate that every child has the ability to succeed. Matthews and Foster offer parents an... Full description
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"Is intelligence really a have or have not proposition? Are some children destined to fall behind? Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster answer those questions with a resounding "No!" In Beyond Intelligence, they demonstrate that every child has the ability to succeed. Matthews and Foster offer parents an information-packed guide to identifying a child's ability, fostering creativity, and bolstering effort and persistence. They explore different ways of learning; the links between creativity and intelligence; and how to best provide emotional and social supports. They offer critical advice on how to work co-operatively with schools and educators, and address how to embrace failures as learning opportunities."--Back cover. |
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290 pages ; 22 cm. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9781770894778 (pbk.) 1770894772 (pbk.) |
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