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Sir Francis Galton
A pioneer in the field of gifted education. Strong believer in heredity. He favored sensory measures. -
James McKeen Cattell
Published an artilce entitled "Mental tests and Measurements". -
Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon
Binet and Simon created the first true intelligence test -
Lewis M. Terman
Considered to be the father of the gifted child movement. Improved the Binet-Simon test and adapted it for testing children. -
Leta Hollingworth
She studied how to best serve the needs of gifted students. -
Julian C. Stanley
He used a talent search model to identify extremely intelligent students and founded the Study of Methematically Precocious Youth (SMPY). His goal was to provide supplemental educational opportunities to optimize their development. -
Howard Gardner
Published a book on multiple intelligences. Believed his theory would empower learners and not restrict them to one learning modality. -
Joseph Renzulli
He developed the 3-ring definition of giftedness. This states that where the rings overlap the areas of above average ability, creativity and task management, is where the gifted student lies. He also developed the Schoolwide Enrichment Model or SEM. He broadened the conception of giftedness.
