2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDU 298 - Introduction to Gifted Education


Credits: 3
Description
Study of educational programs for gifted children, including identification, characteristics, history, philosophy and programming options. Investigations on research, creativity, intelligence and special populations will also be covered.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify differing theories of intelligence and creativity.
  2. List current methods of instruction for students who are gifted and talented.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the breakthroughs and trends in the history of gifted education and gifted research.
  4. Recognize the developmental stages in gifted students as compared to average or remedial students.
  5. List the psycho/social characteristics of gifted students as related to identification.
  6. Identify the issues concerning the education of students who are gifted in the regular classroom.
  7. Recognize the diverse populations in gifted education, such as disabled, early childhood, bilingual, minorities, women, and underachievers.

Prerequisite: None



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