Publication Authors:
Kirsi Tirri
In this talk I argue that gifted students need holistic education that supports the development of the whole person, rather than merely the cognitive domain. This kind of education acknowledges the importance of social and affective domains in students’ development including their spiritual and moral concerns. Case examples of gifted students were presented that deal with their reflections on moral issues in science and meaning of life. Critical incidents in the lives of gifted researchers were introduced and compared between males and females. Implications for teachers and counselors of the gifted were given based on the empirical research findings.
