EDEL 401 - Foundations/Philosophy for Teaching Highly Capable Learners Description: An exploration of philosophies, concepts, and historical realities that have implications for supporting the education and development of highly capable learners.
Credits: (2)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the historical foundations of gifted and talented education including points of view and contributions of individuals of diverse backgrounds.
- Compare philosophies, theories, program models, and research that support gifted and talented education.
- Compare definitions of giftedness and identification of individuals with gifts and talents, including those with diverse backgrounds and/or exceptional learning needs.
- Identify and utilize organizations and publications relevant to the field of gifted and talented education
- Collaborate with stake holders outside of the school setting who serve gifted and talented learners and their families.
- Explain local, state, and federal laws and policies related to gifted and talented education.
- Explain FERPA as it relates to gifted and talented learners.
- Evaluate issues and trends interconnecting general, special, and gifted and talented education.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 5/05/16
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