Joseph Renzulli

Joseph Renzulli is an educational psychologist known for his work on giftedness and talent development. He developed the "Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness," which suggests that gifted individuals possess a combination of above-average ability, creativity, and task commitment or motivation. Renzulli’s approach emphasizes that giftedness isn’t just about innate intelligence but also involves passion and perseverance, and that nurturing talent requires providing opportunities, appropriate challenges, and support. His work encourages educators to cultivate all aspects of a student's potential rather than solely focusing on traditional academic intelligence.