Overview of service delivery models in special education. Independent study in which students must have a contract with an instructor. Designed for non-special education graduate students. Topics include research that deals with paradigms for providing service, service models, and legal mandates. 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. This course explores the concept of creativity, its factors, related theories, measurement, and nurturance. A focus on formal and informal applications will include educational programs, curriculum and strategies. Emphasis will also be on curriculum in gifted programs within the context of school reform and restructuring. 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.