Overview
Description
Historical and cultural perspectives and current research relevant to social and emotional issues of gifted students. Topics include perfectionism, over-sensitivities, gender, underachievement, and special populations.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Summer
Terms
summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- engage in discussion related to the multiple topics associated with characteristics and needs of gifted students.
- identify findings from select researchers, theorists, and educational leaders who are actively involved in promoting the affective component of gifted education.
- design an analysis of gifted learners from a multi-lens perspective.
- design and present an overview of a workshop for preservice teachers on understanding the needs and characteristics of gifted and talented students.