Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - The Gifted Learner

EDUC 5647  The Gifted Learner

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course offers MEd candidates the opportunity to critically analyze issues related to gifted education. Such issues include: 1) identification and screening procedures, 2) the development of creativity and task commitment, 3) the impact of home and school, and 4) the characteristics of gifted learners. Differences and similarities between gifted and talented learners will also be examined.