It will include a study of the work of Paul Torrance and other theorists with respect to the needs and nature of the gifted student. This course examines the various programs that have been developed to teach and enrich the education of gifted students, including such programs as Future Problem Solving, Talents Unlimited, and Renzulli's revolving door concept. Questions of acceleration and enrichment will be discussed. Field experiences in which students work with children in the Talented and Gifted program. Normally students will be responsible for directing a TAG program for the semester under the supervision of the Knox County TAG teacher.
Students work either with gifted children or with children in special programs in a magnet school.
Normally students will work under the supervision of a Knox County teacher.