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Programs: Gifted Endorsement

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Gifted: Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, Part A Quick Look       Preview

Identify research-based practices and models that are designed to meet the needs of gifted learners. Develop differentiated learning experiences specific to gifted students. This is the first part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, Part B Quick Look       Preview

Investigate strategies for meeting the instructional needs of gifted students as you learn to develop units of study. Resources for aligning state standards and the gifted curriculum are presented in preparation for learning to develop educational plans. Become an advocate for gifted students and programs. This is the second part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Educating Special Populations, Part A Quick Look       Preview

Investigate the concept of giftedness as it has been evidenced through groups identified by the National Association for Gifted Children as special populations. This is the first part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Educating Special Populations, Part B Quick Look       Preview

Continue the study of the special populations of gifted students by examining the historical perspective of research, legislation and policies concerning gifted education, testing instruments and considerations applicable to special populations, and programs and strategies for the special populations of gifted students. This is the second part of the two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Guidance and Counseling, Part A Quick Look       Preview

Develop an understanding of developmental characteristics as well as the unique strengths and vulnerabilities of the gifted learner. Assist gifted students in developing healthy relationships and leadership capabilities. Understand parenting needs and family dynamics as related to the gifted learner. This is the first of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Guidance and Counseling, Part B Quick Look       Preview

Explore special socio-emotional needs and issues of some gifted learners, and provide strategies that can be used to address these. These issues include risk factors such as suicide and depression, guidance and counseling needs of the special populations, stress and time management, parent and community support for the gifted, and educational and career guidance. This is the second part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Nature and Needs, Part A Quick Look       Preview

Explore the nature and needs of gifted students. Investigate cognitive, social, and emotional needs. Understand the history and current research concerning gifted education. This is the first of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Nature and Needs, Part B Quick Look       Preview

Investigate the nature and needs of gifted learners, including traditional and alternative tools for identifying giftedness, curriculum and instruction services, program models, and advocacy. This is the second part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Theory and Development of Creativity, Part A Quick Look       Preview

Explore creativity as it pertains to giftedness and the disciplines that have contributed to our understandings of this area of study. Explore methods for teaching creative attitudes and learn to identify aspects of creativity as well as methods for encouraging creative thinking in children. This is the first part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

Gifted: Theory and Development of Creativity, Part B Quick Look       Preview

Build on the knowledge of creativity gained from the course, Gifted: Theory & Development of Creativity, Part A. Explore creativity in relation to the academic disciplines, language arts, visual and performing arts, the social sciences, mathematics and science. This is the second part of a two-part course. (30 credit hours)

 
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