EDU 447: Identification of Gifted and Talented Learners

3 credits

This course focuses on the screening and selecting of gifted and talented students. It is designed for practicing professionals - teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators- who must make decisions about the identification and serving of gifted and talented learners. Course uses multiple assessments, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify gifted students within an increasingly diverse population, including culturally and ethnically diverse, high-potential, linguistically different students with unique affective needs as well as high potential economically disadvantaged students. Students will use data to diagnose educational needs, prescribe appropriate educational strategies, and to incorporate appropriate identification strategies for identifying gifted and talented students. Legal responsibilities and parent communication as well as staff development will be emphasized. Students will be required to develop an identification model based on relevant theory and current practices to be used in their particular setting.

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