ED 652G - Meeting the Affective Needs of Gifted

This course focuses on the affective needs of gifted students by exploring research and material relevant to the social and emotional components of giftedness. Topics include the following: the role(s) of the educator, motivational issues, relationships, perfectionism, common areas of psychological response, gifted children and youth with special needs, underachievement, and promising practices and interventions for meeting the affective needs of gifted children.

Prerequisite: ED 550 - Introduction to Gifted and Talented, ED 550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented, or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
When Offered: (odd calendar years)
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* The Education Course Fee applies to this course.