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EDUC6008

Identification of Gifted and Talented Students

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 2

Previously offered in 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.
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
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Teaching Methods
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment Item 1 30%
Literature Review
Case Scenario/PBL exercises
Assessment Item 3 40%
Implementation of Identification Procedures and or Policies
Reports
Assessment Item 2 30%
Factors contributing to the success of gifted individuals
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for EDUC6008