303133 (v.2) Ed 482 - Understanding Gifted Students

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	301179 (v.2) Ed 125 - Development and Education or any previous version AND 301184 (v.2) Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment or any previous version
Syllabus:	Multiple approaches to recognising gifted students in early childhood settings, primary and secondary schools, inclusive of qualitative and quantitative methods. Introduction to the cognitive, social and emotional needs of gifted students and how these relate to classroom practice. Recognising giftedness in minority groups, such as ethnic, Aboriginal and the disabled.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood and applied several teaching models. Identified management issues when implementing a differentiated program. Collaborated with a school and student in order to develop a program of work. Increased their Understanding of the need for challenging and stimulating work commensurate with the intellectual level of the students.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Klein, P.S. and Tannenbaum, A.J., (Eds), (1992), To be Young and Gifted, New Jersey, Ablex Publishing Corporation. (ECE Only). Knight, B.A. and Bailey S., (Eds.), (1997), Parents as Lifelong Teachers of the Gifted, Australia, Hawker Brownlow.
Unit Texts:	Clark, B., (1998), Growing Up Gifted, 4th ed.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Independent and collaborative assessment pieces including essay, needs analysis and power point presentation. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y   2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y