EDU 445: Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners

3 credits

This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of effective instructional practices for gifted and talented students. Strategies for utilizing differentiation and developmental approaches that best address the educational characteristics and intellectual needs of gifted and talented learners in order to ensure academic growth will be explored. A facilitator of learning for gifted or high ability students in the classroom must develop an ability to provide classroom experiences that stretch students further than they can comfortably go on their own. Adapting curriculum and instruction for these learners involves a deep understanding of the needs of gifted individuals. This course examines strategies that appropriately serve to support and extend the academic needs of gifted and talented learners.

Prerequisite(s): EDU 317/SED 317 or instructor’s permission.