Course

Description

Notes

EGI 5051

Nature and Needs of the Gifted

This survey course examines the characteristics and educational needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. Emphasis is on giftedness as defined historically, nationally and locally.  The course also explores changing views of intelligence and talent development related to policy and practice in gifted education as well as the processes of identification and programming.

First course in gifted endorsement-level sequence.

EGI 5307*

Theory and Development of Creativity

Exploration of the concept of creativity, its factors, measurement, and application to education. Opportunities are given to work with children in a laboratory setting and to prepare materials to be used with small groups of children.

Taken after Nature and Needs

EGI 6936

Seminar in Special Populations of Gifted Students

This seminar will provide a critical survey of the research, issues, policy, ethics, and practices related culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, limited, English proficient, twice exceptional, highly gifted, or very young.

Taken after Nature and Needs

EGI 6415**

Consultation, Counseling, and Guidance for Gifted Students

Primary emphasis of this course will be to provide an awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the unique guidance and counseling needs of students who are gifted and talented or from special populations.

Taken after Nature and Needs

Not offered during the summer

EGI 6232

Advanced Educational Strategies for Gifted Students

Curriculum adjustments, methods and techniques, as well as classroom organizations necessary for teaching students who are gifted will be the focus of this course.  Emphasis will also be on curriculum in gifted programs within the context of school reform and restructuring.

Last course to be taken in endorsement-level sequence. Prerequisites: EGI 5051, 5325, 6939, 6416.