Asbury, Kathryn,
G is for genes : the impact of genetics on education and achievement / [electronic resource] Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin. - First edition. - 1 online resource (xii, 197 pages). - Understanding children's worlds ; 13 . - Understanding children's worlds ; 13. .
Edition statement from running title area.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part one. In theory -- part two. In practice.
"G is for Genes shows how a dialogue between geneticists and educationalists can have beneficial results for the education of all children--and can also benefit schools, teachers, and society at large.-Draws on behavioral genetic research from around the world, including the UK-based Twins' Early Development Study (TEDS), one of the largest twin studies in the world -Offers a unique viewpoint by bringing together genetics and education, disciplines with a historically difficult relationship -Shows that genetic influence is not the same as genetic determinism and that the environment matters at least as much as genes -Designed to spark a public debate about what naturally-occurring individual differences mean for education and equality"--
9781118482797 1118482794 9781118482766 111848276X
Learning ability--Genetic aspects.
Academic achievement.
Behavior genetics.
PSYCHOLOGY--Education & Training.
EDUCATION--Essays.
EDUCATION--Organizations & Institutions.
EDUCATION--Reference.
Academic achievement.
Behavior genetics.
Learning ability--Genetic aspects.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
LB1134 / .A83 2013eb
370.15/23
G is for genes : the impact of genetics on education and achievement / [electronic resource] Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin. - First edition. - 1 online resource (xii, 197 pages). - Understanding children's worlds ; 13 . - Understanding children's worlds ; 13. .
Edition statement from running title area.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part one. In theory -- part two. In practice.
"G is for Genes shows how a dialogue between geneticists and educationalists can have beneficial results for the education of all children--and can also benefit schools, teachers, and society at large.-Draws on behavioral genetic research from around the world, including the UK-based Twins' Early Development Study (TEDS), one of the largest twin studies in the world -Offers a unique viewpoint by bringing together genetics and education, disciplines with a historically difficult relationship -Shows that genetic influence is not the same as genetic determinism and that the environment matters at least as much as genes -Designed to spark a public debate about what naturally-occurring individual differences mean for education and equality"--
9781118482797 1118482794 9781118482766 111848276X
Learning ability--Genetic aspects.
Academic achievement.
Behavior genetics.
PSYCHOLOGY--Education & Training.
EDUCATION--Essays.
EDUCATION--Organizations & Institutions.
EDUCATION--Reference.
Academic achievement.
Behavior genetics.
Learning ability--Genetic aspects.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
LB1134 / .A83 2013eb
370.15/23