Gifted/Talented Chara & Strat

Catalog description

Students in the course will focus on the identification of gifted/talented (P-12), legal policies/procedures; rights and responsibilities of family, students, educators, professionals, and institutions associated with the education of the gifted/talented; theories of intelligence and creativity, comparisons of tools and strategies, characteristics and needs of gifted/talented; placement options, effects of cultural identity, family, economic, physical-linguistic, academic, and social/emotional development; enrichment and acceleration needs of gifted/talented. Required field experience in diverse settings - 6 hours. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Health and Human Sciences School of Education