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Course Title/Module	Course Description	Course Design
Nature and Needs of Gifted Students	Nature and Needs of Students Who Are Gifted provides an overview of the evolution of gifted education on the national, state, and local level. Major events affecting gifted education are described as well as major policies and procedures governing the delivery of gifted education. Cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics common to individuals who are gifted are identified along with strategies that can be used to meet the academic needs of different categories of students who are gifted.	It is intended that completing this module will help the participant develop an awareness of • the teacher’s role in the identification process • the process and content of individual psychological testing in the identification of the gifted • the roles and functions of various systems which support teachers working to meet the needs of children who are gifted • the cognitive and affective characteristics of children who are gifted • the basic issues involved with the planning, developing, and implementing of programs for children who are gifted.
Curriculum Development for the Gifted	Curriculum Development for the Gifted provides an analysis of curriculum modifications for gifted learners based on the National Association for gifted Children (NAGC) Standards for Graduate Programs in Gifted Education. Participants will be able to demonstrate modifications in the content, process, product, affect, and learning environment of classroom and curricula as they relate to gifted learners. Ultimately, course participants will design units of instruction that are powerful, aligned, engaging, authentic, and challenging.	The topics developed in Curriculum Development for the Gifted address various objectives. It is anticipated that, upon successful completion of this module the participant will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the terminology used in the development of curriculum for the gifted, including such terms as acceleration, enrichment, and differentiation. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of current state standards of the general education curriculum and the implications for the education of gifted students. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of differentiation for gifted learners. 4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate models for teaching gifted curriculum. 5. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate gifted curriculum and instructional strategies. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate resources, including technology, for teaching students who are gifted. 7. Demonstrate the ability to match instructional strategies and materials, such as curriculum compacting and grouping, to individual needs of learners. 8. Demonstrate the ability to develop units of instruction aligning curricular components, including objectives, introduction, teaching strategies, learning activities, products, resources, and assessments, to meet the cognitive and affective needs of the gifted. 9. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work in partnerships with students, families, and school personnel. 10. Demonstrate the ability to identify student outcomes, evaluate student progress, and develop an appropriate educational plan. 11. Demonstrate knowledge of a continuum of services that supports the needs and interests of gifted students.
Guidance and Counseling of the Gifted
Education of Special Populations
Theory and Development of Creativity for the Gifted	The course provides an overview of the theory, research, practical strategies, and resources on creativity, with an emphasis on classroom applications in the gifted classroom. The course is designed as a 60-hour course that includes participation in instructional activities, research, and extended learning outside of the classroom.	The content has been organized around 5 topics: Valuing Creativity; Knowledge and Characteristics of Creativity; Planning/Developing/Implementing Creativity; Assessment and Evaluation of Creativity; and Personalization/Actualization/ Commitment to Creativity. The course has been divided into ten sessions designed to address eight Key Questions and a specific set of instructional objectives. You will find these at the beginning of each course session. The eight Key Questions are: • Why is creativity important? • What is creativity? • “Where” is creativity? • Can creativity be measured? • What is a creative learning environment? • How can creativity be nurtured / developed? • How can the outcomes of creativity be assessed and evaluated? • How will you commit to nurturing creativity in your students?