EDU 5293 Collaboration and Leadership in Gifted Education
The course will provide an overview of the field of gifted education, its historical context and theoretical and research basis, and address standards, policies and implementation of programs related to servicing the needs of gifted students PK-12. The goal is for teacher candidates to become familiar with various programs in gifted education and learn how to advocate for and address the needs of students who may learn differently than their classmates and whose interests and talents need to be appreciated and nurtured. Teacher candidates will learn different models and methods of collaboration between and among teachers, students, colleagues, administrators and parents that support the cognitive and socio-emotional development of gifted students.
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Education