Brief Biographical Sketch:
Josh Shaine is former HSSP director and founder of SATP. He has been affiliated with the Educational Studies Program for more than 30 years. He also coordinates a series of conferences on nurturance of highly and profoundly gifted children called Beyond IQ (www.giftedconferenceplanners.org).
Past Classes
(Look at the class archive for more.)
Non-linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASHONWHEELS (2008)
Linear vs. Non-linear. Is it really that simple? Nope! We will examine a half-dozen different ways that people look at ...
The TRUTH! in SPLASHONWHEELS (2008)
American political dialog is filled with people who know the truth about what America needs, and who are happy to ...
Introduction to the Theory of Positive Disintegration in SPARK (2008)
Boy! With a title like that, this description had better be good! Have you ever wondered why things that matter ...
Introduction to the Theory of Positive Disintegration in HSSP (2008)
Boy! With a title like that, this description had better be good! Have you ever wondered why things that matter ...
Science Fiction - Short Stories in HSSP (2008)
We will explore the world of tomorrow, or at least, yesterday's vision of it! We will wade through some of ...
Science Fiction - Short Stories in SPARK (2008)
We will explore the world of tomorrow, or at least, yesterday's vision of it! We will wade through some of ...
Groups vs. Individuals vs. Authority in HSSP (2007)
Why do we do things in groups that we would not do alone? Why do we permit things to happen ...
Science Fiction and Fantasy hodge podge in HSSP (2007)
What do you like that you would like to share? Want to learn what others like? We will exchange ideas ...
High School, College, & Life: a dialogue for students & parents in SPLASH (2007)
There are a lot of myths about what it takes to get ready for, get into, and succeed in college ...
Non-linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (2007)
Does doing one thing at a time drive you batty? Do people frequently tell you to pay attention or to ...
Underachievement - Changing Your Perspective in SPLASH (2007)
A lot of students are told how bright they are, and yet, "Why aren't you living up to your potential?!" ...
Unknown Science Fiction and Fantasy in SPLASH (2007)
There's nobody to discuss this book with, because you are the only person who has ever read it, that you ...
What we say to people, What people hear in SPLASH (2007)
Why is it that I am constantly being misunderstood?! What they think I mean and what I mean have nothing ...
Psychology and You in HSSP (2006)
What are the theories and why does anybody believe that stuff? Why does counseling work (or does it)? Peer pressure? ...
Speculative Fiction: Alternate Histories in HSSP (2006)
What would have happened if... We will look at some of the classics and some of the losers in this ...
Non-linear Styles of Thinking in SPLASHONWHEELS (2006)
Linear vs. Non-linear. Is it really that simple? Nope! We will examine a half-dozen different ways that people look at ...
Underachievement - Changing Your Perspective in SPLASHONWHEELS (2006)
A lot of students are told how bright they are, and yet, "Why aren't you living up to your potential?!" ...
Depression, Anxiety, and Isolation - An Exploration in SPLASH (2006)
All of us are likely to have somebody we know and care about who suffers from depression, or who is ...
Education Theory and Practice in SPLASH (2006)
No Child Left Behind. High Stakes Testing. MCAS SATs. Montessori. Teaching to the test. Drop outs. Segregation. Certification. Gifted. Special ...
High School, College, and Life: a dialogue for students & parents in SPLASH (2006)
There are a lot of myths about what it takes to get ready for, get into, and succeed in college ...
IQ and All That in SPLASH (2006)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
Non-linear Styles of Thinking in SPLASH (2006)
Linear vs. Non-linear. Is it really that simple? Nope! We will examine a half-dozen different ways that people look at ...
Unknown Science Fiction and Fantasy in SPLASH (2006)
There's nobody to discuss this book with, because you are the only person who has ever read it, that you ...
What we say to people, what people hear in SPLASH (2006)
Why is it that I am constantly being misunderstood?! What they think I mean and what I mean have nothing ...
High School, College, and Life: a dialogue for students & parents in SPLASH (2005)
There are a lot of myths about what it takes to get ready for, get into, and succeed in college ...
Non-linear Styles of Thinking in SPLASH (2005)
Linear vs. Non-linear. Is it really that simple? Nope! We will examine a half-dozen different ways that people look at ...
The Wheel of Time in SPLASH (2005)
Knife of Dreams is out! Read it yet? If you have and you want to discuss it, complain about it, ...
Underachievement - Changing Your Perspective in SPLASH (2005)
A lot of students are told how bright they are, and yet, "Why aren't you living up to your potential?!" ...
What does it mean to be gifted? in SPLASH (2005)
"All children are gifted." "I can't be gifted, I'm no good at math." "Gifted kids don't need any help." "If ...
What we say to people, what people hear in SPLASH (2005)
Why is it that I am constantly being misunderstood?! What they think I mean and what I mean have nothing ...
Introduction to the <i>Theory of Positive Disintegration</i> in SPLASH (2004)
Kazimierz Dabrowski, a Polish psychiatrist, developed a theory that explains why you can't hold still, why things that are unfair ...
IQ and All That in SPLASH (2004)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
Non-Linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (2004)
Does doing one thing at a time drive you batty? Do people frequently tell you to pay attention or to ...
Underachievement: Beyond the Label in SPLASH (2004)
What does the label mean? How do you <i>stop</i> being one? Is there more to it than "not living up ...
Unknown Science Fiction and Fantasy in SPLASH (2004)
There's nobody to discuss this book with, because you are the only person who has ever read it, that you ...
What We Say to People, What People Hear in SPLASH (2004)
I don't understand! "What do you mean?" "How could you do that to me?" Have any of these been said ...
Depression, Sadness, and Anxiety - An Exploration in SPLASH (2003)
All of us are likely to have somebody we know and care about who suffers from depression, or who is ...
IQ and all that in SPLASH (2003)
Repeat of Z-166.
IQ and all that in SPLASH (2003)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
Non-Linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (2003)
Does doing one thing at a time drive you batty? Do people frequently tell you to pay attention or to ...
What We Say to People, What People Hear in SPLASH (2003)
I don't understand! "What do you mean?" "How could you do that to me?" Have any of these been said ...
Where Am I Going and How Am I Going to Get There? in SPLASH (2003)
The future is coming right down the pike. Do you know where you fit in it? DO you even know ...
Ender vs. Bean in SPLASH (2002)
Participants are expected to have read both Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card. We will discuss the ...
Non-Linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (2002)
Does doing one thing at a time drive you batty? Do people frequently tell you to pay attention or to ...
What We Say to People, What People Hear in SPLASH (2002)
Where Am I Going and How Am I Going to Get There? in SPLASH (2002)
The future is coming right down the pike. Do you know where you fit in it? DO you even know ...
Introduction to the Theory of Positive Disintegration in HSSP (2001)
Boy! With a title like that, this description had better be good! Have you ever wondered why things that matter ...
Speculative Fiction: Improbable Histories in HSSP (2001)
In this course we will examine history from two perspectives. We will look at Science Fiction novels and short stories ...
What We Say to People, What People Hear in SPLASH (2001)
"I don't understand!" "What do you mean?" "How could you do that to me?" Have any of these been said ...
Speculative Literature: Gifted People in Science Fiction in HSSP (2000)
What does it mean to be gifted? How are gifted people portrayed in Science Fiction. Does it 'ring true?' Who ...
Thinking about Thinking in HSSP (2000)
What is the difference between Thinking and Feeling? What does IQ measure? How does IQ compare with Multiple Intelligences? Is ...
IQ and all that in SPLASH (2000)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
Non-linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (2000)
Repetition of Z-088. See above for details.
Non-linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (2000)
Does doing one thing at a time drive you batty? Do people frequently tell you to pay attention or to ...
The Election is over, What does it mean? in SPLASH (2000)
Your candidate won! You weren't sure that he would . . . but now, what does it mean? How will ...
What we say to people, What people hear in SPLASH (2000)
"I don't understand!" "What do you mean?" "How could you do that to me?" Have any of these been said ...
IQ and All That in SPLASH (1999)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
Non-linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (1999)
Does doing one thing at a time drive you batty? Do people frequently tell you to pay attention or to ...
Non-linear Thinking in a Linear World in SPLASH (1999)
Repetition of Z-03A. See above for details.
What is Education Reform? in SPLASH (1999)
During this seminar, we will discuss what the schools systems intend to do with education reform, take a look at ...
What We Say to People, What People Hear in SPLASH (1999)
"I don
IQ and All That in SPLASH (1998)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
IQ and All That in SPLASH (1998)
What is IQ, and what does an IQ test measure? What are multiple intelligences? What is a genius? How do ...
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