Gifted Provisional/Endorsement

This course explores definitions of giftedness, ways of identifying gifted students, and types of programs developed for this population. Issues in education of the gifted are identified and addressed and students are introduced to concepts that apply to the gifted endorsement. Strategies for meeting the needs of the gifted student in the regular classroom are included. Students will prepare appropriate curriculum units for gifted students.

This course explores definitions of giftedness, learning disabled, ADD, ADHD, behavior disorders, blind, deaf, etc. from the view that gifted students are sometimes learning disabled, ADD, ADHD, behavior disordered, blind, deaf, etc. Specific ways to adapt classroom curriculum will be shared as well as ways to support students in moving beyond the limitations of these disabilities.

This course provides students the opportunity to explore various delivery models for gifted education currently in use nation-wide. Models will be looked at carefully and critically and successful components will be identified. Models to be considered include consultant, self-contained gifted classrooms, clustering gifted students in regular classrooms, transporting gifted students to a central site, pull-out programs, acceleration of academic work, advanced placement, and Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Program.

This course introduces classroom teachers to the concept of gifted education and the varieties of philosophies emerging from this discipline. Students learn Arizona State Guidelines for Gifted Programs and explore gifted endorsement as a possible next step in their professional careers. The responsibilities of classroom teachers and teachers of the gifted will be differentiated.

The class will explore appropriate identification procedures and effective gifted models, practices, standards, and assessment techniques. Major emphasis will be on when, where, and how specific tools might be used to support a student or students in expressing their gifts effectively in ways that benefit all of society.

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. Perfectionism, underachievement, depression and other issues commonly found within the gifted population will be explored in depth. Specific strategies for helping gifted students with these issues will be introduced and participants will develop a plan for integrating affective training into their daily classroom activities.