EDUC 7722 Assessment of Gifted Students

The goal of this course is to develop students' understanding of the use of assessment to identify gifted abilities in individuals from different backgrounds (e.g., racial/cultural ethnic group membership, age, gender, disabling conditions, economic, and language). A major concern of the course is the study of specific assessment measures and procedures that encourage informed educational decisions regarding those students who need gifted program services. Selecting and designing assessment measures and procedures to evaluate the gifted student's progress. Using assessment data to make instructional decisions.

Registration Name

Assessment of Gifted Students

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDUC 7721 or permission of instructor

Offered

Fall, Spring, and Summer

Notes

Per PSC requirements: Candidates must earn a grade of 'B' or higher in each required course to be recommended for the Gifted Education In-Field Endorsement.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use basic terminology related to the assessment of gifted students. 
2. Analyze various identification criteria used within gifted education. 
3. Synthesize the processes and procedures for assessing students using Georgia Criteria in the areas of mental ability, achievement, motivation, and creativity. 
4. Create performance tasks within a specific content area or  
   grade level to evaluate instruction and monitor the progress of gifted students. 
5. Analyze standardized test properties and scores for the purposes of identification of and program placement/development for gifted students, including those from diverse backgrounds. 
6. Suggest supports to meet the gifted learners-based assessment data.