EEM 720 - Introduction to Learner Development and Differences in Gifted and Talented Education

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to gifted education and the models of giftedness, strategies of identification, and facilitation of assessment for placement of children in gifted programs. Examination of resources available to classroom teachers and exploration of the challenges and rewards involved in working with gifted students. Historical and legal aspects of the evolution of gifted education will be explored.

Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring