EDU 513 - Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to be an introduction to the field of gifted education, including a history of gifted education, theories of intelligence, definitions of giftedness, methods of identification, and a variety of programming options for the conventional classroom/school setting as well as in classrooms for the gifted and talented. Practical aspects of the course will include the development of IEPs, learning preference assessments, interest assessments, and management plans. Some attention will be devoted to teaching strategies and curriculum materials that teachers will find useful in designing program options for gifted and talented learners.