EDUC6008
Identification of Gifted and Talented Students
10 Units
Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course examines the philosophy of giftedness and talent and the virtue or equity of identifying those who fall into these categories and then providing them with special education.
The principal way in which individuals have been identified in the past and present will be considered along with the theoretical and philosophical bases for such methods.
| Objectives | This course provides students with the opportunity to: 1. overview the body of research literature in the area of gifted education; 2. analyse factors contributing to the success of gifted individuals; 3. synthesize a theoretical basis for their own practices in relation to the identification of gifted and talented students; and 4. implement current identification procedures for gifted and talented students. |
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| Content | The following list indicates indicative course content: *Meanings of the terms and concepts associated with giftedness and talent, *Categories of gifted and talented students, *Factors contributing to the success of gifted and talented individuals, *Identification processes *Understanding the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of gifted and talented students. *Case studies of gifted and talented people |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based |
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| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning | ||||||
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |