EDUC 7724 Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students

This course focuses on examining the social and emotional development of gifted learners from diverse background. Central to the course is an in depth examination of relevant research, theory, and best practices that inform candidates’ understanding of how to support this population’s social and emotional growth and well-being. Candidates will apply their understanding as they design instructional strategies, methods, and guidance models to address the social and emotional issues that affect the lives of gifted and talented students.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Identify and explain the social and emotional characteristics of gifted students, including those with varied abilities, cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. (lnTASC Standard 1, 2; NAGC - CEC Standard 1)
2. Identify and explain how contextual factors influence gifted students' social and emotional development. ( lnTASC Standard 1, 2; NAGC-CEC Standard 1, 2}
3. Explain existing research and theory that assist educators in understanding the unique affective needs of gifted individuals through adolescence. ( lnTASC 1, 2; NAGC - CEC Standard 1, 6)
4. Discuss characteristics of learning environments that develop the social and emotional well-being of gifted students ( lnTASC 1, 2, 3; NAGC­CEC Standard 6);
5. Design instructional plans with appropriate strategies to address identified social and emotional needs or issues experienced by gifted students. ( lnTASC 1, 2, 3, 7, 8; NAGC - CEC Standard 1, 5, 6)
6. Design guidance and/or counseling activities to support gifted students' social and emotional development (lnTASC 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10; NAGC-CEC Standard 1, 2, 5, 6)
7. Use collaboration with parents, teachers, and students to promote the social and emotional well-being of gifted students ( lnTASC Standard 10; NAGC -CEC Standard 7)
8. Identify and use existing educational resources and agencies, including those within a community, to support gifted students' social and emotional development ( lnTASC Standard 1, 2, 10; NAGC- CEC Standard 6, 7}