ED 550/550G - Introduction to Gifted and Talented

This course explores the nature and needs of gifted learners. Participants will investigate concepts of intelligence and giftedness, methods used to identify gifted learners and issues related to special populations of gifted learners. Participants will link the philosophy of gifted education, learner characteristics, understandings about intelligence, identification procedures, and curriculum into coherent and defensible services for gifted learners. Key issues in gifted education will be addressed.

Prerequisite: ED 593.
Credits: 3 hours