ED 707 - Gifted Education

Semester Hours: 3

This course is a survey of current educational programs and research methodology for enhancing the total cognitive, social, and emotional development of the gifted and talented student. The purposes of this course are to (1) acquaint students with the major theories, principles, and facts about gifted and talented children and recommend appropriate educational and counseling strategies to meet their needs; (2) promote first-hand knowledge of contemporary issues and controversies in the study of gifted students; and (3) stimulate discussion and upgrade the thinking skills of graduate students in the area of gifted education.

Pre-requisites: none.