EDEL 430 - Individual Development of Highly Capable Learners

Description:
Exploration of the unique development of highly capable learners and how teachers, families, and the learners collaborate to support the learner in and our of school settings.

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
Analyze the role of families and communities in supporting the development of gifted and talented learners.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis
Analyze the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental milestones of gifted and talented learners from early childhood through adolescence.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis
Analyze the idiosyncratic learning patterns of gifted and talented learners, including those from diverse backgrounds.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis
Evaluate the societal, cultural, and economic factors, including anti-intellectualism and equity vs. excellence, that may enhance or inhibit the developments of gifts and talents.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis
Compare ways in which groups are stereotyped and experience historical and current discrimination and discuss implications for gifted and talented education.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis
Evaluate the effects of culture and environment on the development of gifted and talented learners.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis
Evaluate the influences of diversity factors on gifted and talented learners.		Research paper and exam. Situational video-based cased study analysis