RENZUILLIAN THEORY ON GIFTED LEARNERS

Renzulli Learning is based on more than four decades of research from University of Connecticut professors Dr. Joseph Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis, leaders in the field of talent development, enrichment, differentiated instruction and curriculum, and gifted and talented education.

Their pioneering research has focused upon talent identification, talent and creativity development in students, as well as organizational models and curricular strategies for total school improvement. Their groundbreaking work includes:

The Three Ring Conception of Giftedness 

Developed by Joseph Renzulli, the Three Ring Conception of Giftedness is a developmental approach that has revolutionized gifted and talented identification. The Three Rings include: Above Average Ability, Creativity and Task Commitment. Students who possess the combination of these three traits exhibit gifted behavior. To achieve their full potential, these students require challenges above and beyond those offered in the regular classroom.