EDU 317: Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners

3 credits

This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of conceptual foundations and definitions of giftedness, how intelligence and creativity are related to giftedness, the developmental and educational needs of gifted learners, processes and issues in the identification and assessment of gifted learners, and the major issues and tensions in the education of gifted and talented learners.

Prerequisite(s): EDU 303.