Joseph S. Renzulli

Joseph S. Renzulli (July 7, 1936 - present) it is an American Educational Psychologist, known for his three-ring model of giftedness and  for Schoolwide Enrichment Model,one of the most popular programs for developing children's talents.

Time Period: Current Efforts

Education
Glassboro State College, B.A., 1958
Rutgers University, M.Ed. in Ed. Psych., 1962
Univ. of Virginia, Ed.D. in Ed. Psych., 1966

Career
1958-1963, Teacher, Ocean Township, New Jersey
1966-1996, Professor of Educational Psychology, The University of Connecticut
1996-, Raymond and Lynn Neag Professor of Gifted Education, The University of Connecticut,

Major Contributions
Three-ring model of giftedness promoted a broadened conception of giftedness. Schoolwide Enrichment Model has become one of the most popular programs for developing children's talents.

Ideas and Interests
Influenced by Dewey, Whitehead, Phenix, and others, Prof. Renzulli's broadened conception of giftedness, with its emphasis on above average ability, creativity, and task commitment, has been instrumental in changing educators' views of intellectual talent. Using his educational models (e.g., the Schoolwide Enrichment Model), thousands of teachers have applied Dr. Renzulli's theoretical work to the classroom, where it has become very popular and influential. Renzulli's conception and models are significant because they encouraged people to move away from Spearman's view of a psychometric, unitary intelligence to a more malleable conception that allowed for diverse forms of assessment information.

Publications
Renzulli, J.S. (1978). What Makes Giftedness? Reexamining a Definition. Phi Delta Kappan, 60(3), 180-184, 261.
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. (1985). The schoolwide enrichment model: A comprehensive plan for educational excellence. Mansfield Center, CT: Creative Learning Press.