NAGC 58th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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Developing Future Moral Leaders: Striving for excellence above and beyond academics
Track
:
Counseling and Guidance
Program Code:
1490
Date:
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time:
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
EST
Room:
Grand Salon Section: 4
NAGCFACULTY
:
Andrea Esperat, Dean of Students, John Dewey Academy
PRESENTER
:
Andrea Esperat, Dean of Students, John Dewey Academy
Description
Gifted students have the potential to do great things, and unfortunately, the potential to do great harm. What can parents and educators do to promote moral leadership among the gifted? This presentation summarizes key research and theory from various fields, including Haidt's work on moral emotions, Kegan's constructive-developmental theory, neuroscience, and positive psychology. Using a social-intuitionist approach to understand moral judgment, examine how one high school is building moral leadership and cultivating a caring community among its gifted students. Participants leave with an understanding of some necessary ingredients for promoting a culture of moral excellence.
No items are available for this session.