Enrichment and Talent Development

3 credits · Undergraduate

(4 hrs Lecture) This introductory course to gifted education considers philosophy, theoretical models, and issues such as acceleration, segregation versus integration, and appropriate teaching techniques. The course emphasizes practical strategies such as curriculum compacting, mentorship, creative problem solving, self-directed learning, and the development of theme units. Throughout, the general focus is on enrichment programming for talent development. A portion of the course may involve a practicum/mentoring placement, where students guide children or adolescents from a partnering school division (or divisions) through a higher order enrichment activity or project. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and EDUC-3502. Requisite Courses: EDUC-2513 or EDUC-3810 or EDUC-4002 [prerequisite(s)].