EDEL 415 - Learning Environments for Highly Capable Learners

Description:
An exploration of the unique criteria for establishing appropriate learning environment for highly capable learners across a broad spectrum of capabilities and content areas.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing. Acceptance into TPP or have a valid WA teaching certificate.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Design learning opportunities for gifted and talented learners that promote self awareness, positive peer relationships, intercultural experiences, self efficacy, lifelong learning, and leadership.		Resource collection of strategies and projects that promote self awareness, positive peer relationship, intercultural experiences, self efficacy, lifelong learning, and leadership. Application within case study and learning segment
Create safe learning environments for gifted and talented learners that encourage active participation and student voice in individual and group activities to enhance independence, interdependence, and positive peer relationships.		Environment plan within case study. Application within case study and learning segment
Create learning environments and intercultural experiences that allow gifted and talented learners to appreciate their own and others’ language and cultural heritage.		Resource collection to include cultural heritage and language experiences. Application within case study and learning segment
Develop social interaction and coping skills in gifted and talented learners to address personal and social issues, including discrimination and stereotyping.		Resource collection to include strategies for teaching social interaction and coping skills. Application within case study and learning segment