EDUC 408 - Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner (3 credits)

(Prereq: EDUC 215 and EDUC 334 or EDUC 336 or EDEC 332) This is an introductory course which focuses on the educational practices necessary for the instruction of Gifted and Talented students. It provides an overview of the historical and philosophical background of gifted education, as well as its rationale. Topics of this course include characteristics, needs, problems, and developmental patterns of Gifted and Talented students. The implication of legislation on the means of student identification and instruction are discussed. F, S.