Joseph Renzulli
Joseph Renzulli, Professor, University of Connecticut, Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development and Director, National Research Center on Gifted and Talented
Conceptual and Educational Models: The Three-Ring Concept of Giftedness and The Enrichment Triad Model
Recommended Web Sites:
Neag Center for Gifted Education
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/
This site gives readers information about a variety of activities and
organisations, including the National Research Center on Gifted and Talented (US). Links are provided to articles and programmes related to the works of Joe Renzulli and his colleagues, with a strong focus on enrichment.
Schoolwide Enrichment Model
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart.html
This site provides a series of articles related to schoolwide enrichment,
covering such topics as How to Develop an Authentic Enrichment, Using
the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, Implementing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A Five Stage Planning Process for Consensus Building and the Development of a Mission Statement, and A Bird's Eye View of The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A Practical Plan for Total School Improvement.
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/pdf/cubetrid.pdf
This site gives a visual overview of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model and is best used in conjunction with one or more of the articles cited above.
The Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart13.html
This site is an article which discusses the development of Renzulli's concept of giftedness, highlighting issues in the formation of definitions, including contemporary and historical perspectives. This site explores gifted behaviours and the interaction between task commitment, creativity and above-average ability as conceptualised by Renzulli.
What is This Thing called Giftedness?
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart14.html
In this article, Renzulli reflects on the 25 years of his work, focusing on the evolutions of models designed to help identify and meet the needs of gifted and talented students. The cited models include the Three Ring Conception of Giftedness, the Enrichment Triad Model, and the Schoolwide Enrichment Model. Summaries focus on the rationale supporting each model, including practical applications of the model in various school situations and underlying research. Also included are insights related to potential modifications and future development of the models.
Recommended Books:
Reis, S.M., Burns, D.E., & Renzulli, J.S. (1992). Curriculum compacting: the complete guide to modifying the regular curriculum for high ability students. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.
Renzulli, J.S. & Reis, S.M.(1997). The schoolwide enrichment model: a how-to guide for educational excellence. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.
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. (Eds). (1993). The triad reader. Cheltenham, Vic.: Hawker Brownlow Education.
Renzulli, J.S. (Ed.) (1986). Systems and models for developing programs for the gifted and talented. 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.
Renzulli, J.S. & Reis, S.M. (1985). The secondary triad model. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.