Introduction to Gifted/Talented Education

This is a graduate-level course for elementary and secondary teachers, school administrators, and other educators who are interested in teaching and leadership responsibilities in the education of gifted and talented children.  The learning outcomes for this course are:

• Explain the major historical, philosophical, and theoretical basis of education for gifted and talented learners.
• Identify cognitive and affective characteristics and developmental patterns of gifted and talented children.
• Recognize the cognitive and affective characteristics of special populations of gifted learners such as culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, and learners with dual exceptionalities.
• Describe appropriate identification materials and procedures.
• Describe program alternatives suitable for elementary and secondary students.
• Identify appropriate curricular options for gifted and talented.
  
• Articulate the pros and cons of current issues and trends in gifted education.

For those seeking a Gifted/Talented Endorsement, this course will fill the Introduction to Gifted/Talented Education requirement if taken for CPSE 515R credit.

Instructor:  Stacey Briggs
Dates:  June 23–27 (M–F)
Times:  8:00 am–1:20 pm
Room/Building:  174 TNRB
Tuition and Materials:  $394  (textbook will be borrowed from Jordan School District)

Department	Cat. No.	Index No.	Credit Hours	Transcript Title
CPSE	514R	06162082	2 (pass/fail)	Gifted & Talented
CPSE	515R	06284087	2 (letter grade)	Gifted & Talented
EL ED	514R	06529034	2 (pass/fail)	Special Topics in Education
EL ED	515R	06825026	2 (letter grade)	Effective Teaching
SC ED	514R	08257000	2 (pass/fail)	Special Topics in Secondary Ed
SC ED	515R	06164020	2 (letter grade)	Effective Teaching
Noncredit

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