EDUC 7725 Enrichment Programs for Gifted Learners

This course focuses on the development of enrichment opportunities for K-12 gifted learners from diverse backgrounds and with strengths in varied domains. Central to the course is the advanced application of principles and techniques for gifted learners introduced in previous coursework. The focus of the students’ experience will center on researching, planning, administering, and evaluating an enrichment opportunity for gifted students within or outside of the University.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Apply the underlying principles related to curriculum modification for gifted students. (lnTASC Standard 1 & 3; NAGC- CEC Standard 1 &3)
2. Apply the underlying principles related to differentiated instruction for gifted students. (lnTASC Standard 1, 2, 4, 5, 7; NAGC- CEC Standard 1, 3, 4)
3. Understand and evaluate appropriate resources, materials, learning activities, teaching strategies, and assessments that meet the needs of gifted learners from diverse backgrounds. (lnTASC 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8; NAGC- CEC Standard 1, 2, 3, 4)
4. Design instructional programs for facilitating qualitatively differentiated curriculum for gifted learners. (lnTASC 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8; NAGC- CEC Standard 1, 3, 4)
5. Identify current social, cultural, political, and economic issues, policies, and practices and their relationship to program planning and instruction of gifted students. (lnTASC Standard 9; NAGC - CEC Standard 6)
6. Apply best-practices related to gifted program design, implementation, and evaluation. (lnTASC 9; NAGC - CEC Standard 2, 3, 5, 6)
7. Collaborate with stakeholders from Piedmont University and local communities on the development and promotion of enrichment programs for gifted learners (lnTASC Standard 9; NAGC - CEC Standard 3 & S)