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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:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Analyze the role of families and communities in supporting the development of gifted and talented learners.
  • Analyze the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental milestones of gifted and talented learners  from early childhood through  adolescence.
  • Analyze the idiosyncratic learning patterns of gifted and talented learners, including those from diverse backgrounds.
  • 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.
  • Compare ways in which groups are stereotyped and experience historical and current discrimination and discuss implications for gifted and talented  education.
  • Evaluate the effects of culture and environment on the development of gifted and talented learners.
  • Evaluate the influences of diversity factors on gifted and talented  learners.
     

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/05/16

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