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303132 (v.2) Ed 468 - Teaching the Gifted


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Other:

1 x 3 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:

Introduction to the teaching models of Renzulli, Williams, Parnes, Maker and Bloom. Curriculum differentiation to meet the learning needs of gifted students. Inclusive education practices and structure at individual, classroom, grade, school and district levels. Developing school policies.
 

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 thier understanging of the need for challenging and stimulating work commensurate with the intellectual level of the students.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

"TAGS" File from EDWA. Education Department Western Australia (1997) TAGS. Australia, EDWA.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay. Planning and developing a differentiated curriculum. Developing a school case study. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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