SED 550 - Teaching Students who are Gifted in the Regular Classroom

This course is designed for classroom teachers whose responsibilities include serving gifted students within the regular classroom. The course is also for teachers of the gifted who serve students in a pull out program because that is considered their regular classroom. This course is also designed for consulting teachers of the gifted and talented who are responsible for helping classroom teachers differentiate instruction for gifted students in the regular classroom. Participants will examine popular and personal attitudes toward and beliefs about gifted students. They will identify gifted students through relevant and observable classroom behaviors. Participants will adapt required curriculum to meet the special needs of gifted students and work collaboratively with other teachers. Participants will also consider current issues in gifted child education that have implications specific to the regular classroom environment.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Special Education