Human Intelligence: Joseph S. Renzulli

Joseph S. Renzulli

July 7, 1936 -
American Educational Psychologist

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Education

Glassboro State College, B.A., 1958
Rutgers University, M.Ed. in Ed. Psych., 1962
Univ. of Virginia, Ed.D. in Ed. Psych., 1966

Career

1958-1963, Teacher, Ocean Township, New Jersey
1966-1996, Professor of Educational Psychology, The University of Connecticut
1996-, Raymond and Lynn Neag Professor of Gifted Education, The University of Connecticut,

Major Contributions

Three-ring model of giftedness promoted a broadened conception of giftedness. Schoolwide Enrichment Model has become one of the most popular programs for developing children's talents.

Ideas and Interests

Influenced by Dewey, Whitehead, Phenix, and others, Prof. Renzulli's broadened conception of giftedness, with its emphasis on above average ability, creativity, and task commitment, has been instrumental in changing educators' views of intellectual talent. Using his educational models (e.g., the Schoolwide Enrichment Model), thousands of teachers have applied Dr. Renzulli's theoretical work to the classroom, where it has become very popular and influential.

Renzulli's conception and models are significant because they encouraged people to move away from Spearman's view of a psychometric, unitary intelligence to a more malleable conception that allowed for diverse forms of assessment information.

Publications

Renzulli, J.S. (1978). What Makes Giftedness? Reexamining a Definition. Phi Delta Kappan, 60(3), 180-184, 261.
Renzulli, J.S. (1994). Schools for talent development: A practical plan for total school improvement. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.
Renzulli, J.S., & Reis, S.M. (1985). The schoolwide enrichment model: A comprehensive plan for educational excellence. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.

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Picture courtesy of Joseph S. Renzulli.

Personal Communication, April 29, 1998.

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Interactive Map Alphabetical Index Time Period Index Hot Topics Map - PDF How to Cite this Site References Contributors Comments		Joseph S. Renzulli July 7, 1936 - American Educational Psychologist Influences Student of: Influenced by: Students: Influenced: Time Period: Current Efforts Education Glassboro State College, B.A., 1958 Rutgers University, M.Ed. in Ed. Psych., 1962 Univ. of Virginia, Ed.D. in Ed. Psych., 1966 Career 1958-1963, Teacher, Ocean Township, New Jersey 1966-1996, Professor of Educational Psychology, The University of Connecticut 1996-, Raymond and Lynn Neag Professor of Gifted Education, The University of Connecticut, Major Contributions Three-ring model of giftedness promoted a broadened conception of giftedness. Schoolwide Enrichment Model has become one of the most popular programs for developing children's talents. Ideas and Interests Influenced by Dewey, Whitehead, Phenix, and others, Prof. Renzulli's broadened conception of giftedness, with its emphasis on above average ability, creativity, and task commitment, has been instrumental in changing educators' views of intellectual talent. Using his educational models (e.g., the Schoolwide Enrichment Model), thousands of teachers have applied Dr. Renzulli's theoretical work to the classroom, where it has become very popular and influential. Renzulli's conception and models are significant because they encouraged people to move away from Spearman's view of a psychometric, unitary intelligence to a more malleable conception that allowed for diverse forms of assessment information. Publications Renzulli, J.S. (1978). What Makes Giftedness? Reexamining a Definition. Phi Delta Kappan, 60(3), 180-184, 261. Renzulli, J.S. (1994). Schools for talent development: A practical plan for total school improvement. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press. Renzulli, J.S., & Reis, S.M. (1985). The schoolwide enrichment model: A comprehensive plan for educational excellence. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press. References: Picture courtesy of Joseph S. Renzulli. Personal Communication, April 29, 1998. Home \| Interactive Map \| Alphabetic Index \| Time Period Index Hot Topics \| Map - PDF \| References \| Contributors \| Comments For further information please contact Content questions: Dr. Jonathan Plucker Technical questions: Jason Hessing Copyright © 2003 Online Privacy Statement: Last Modified: 29 August 2003

July 7, 1936 - American Educational Psychologist

July 7, 1936 -
American Educational Psychologist