ED 652G - Meeting the Affective Needs of Gifted

This course will focus on the affective needs of gifted students by exploring research and material relevant to the social and emotional components of giftedness. Topics will 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 550/550G or equivalent course with grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered odd calendar years)