Gifted and Talented Education for Diverse Populations

Catalog description

Working with children and families who have diverse developmental and learning needs requires not only a deep understanding of and respect for the individual child, but also research-based knowledge. Theories of giftedness, talent development, instructional strategies, diversity and technological issues, implications for educational practices and psychological inquiry. In this course, students will develop and assess practical strategies and tools needed in educational settings to plan curriculum, teach, assess and if necessary, refer young children. Using the child’s unique characteristics, students will learn to help create supportive, challenging, and experiences environments.