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EDLT 381/481: Education of the Gifted and TalentedA selection of information from the Unit Outline booklet for Semester 1, 2004 is provided below.
Introduction
This elective unit provides an introduction to and overview of key issues associated with the identification and development of giftedness or talent. It is a 6 credit-point unit, which means that it requires a notional 150 hours of your time.
For those who choose to specialise in the area of education of the gifted/talented, this unit is the first in a sequence that includes:
• EDLT484, Social and Cultural Aspects of Giftedness,
• EDLT483, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving,
• EDLT388/488, Internet Learning for Gifted and Talented Children,
(available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students)
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• EDLT584, Issues in Talent Development, and
• EDLT583, Issues in Creative Thinking and Problem Solving.
(available only to Masters students)
• Individually tailored units (EDST396/496/596) in particular aspects of the education of the gifted and talented, for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, may also be negotiated after completing this unit - contact us for details.
For further enquiries of an academic nature, please contact:
Dr Peter Merrotsy
Ph: (02) 6773 3832
Unit Outline
This unit focuses on conceptions of giftedness and talent, and explores a variety of forms of identification of high potential. Strategies for addressing the educational needs of gifted children are examined, including acceleration, ability grouping, mentoring and a range of extension and enrichment approaches. Assessment consists of two written reports.
Outcomes
Our intention is that by the end of the unit you will be able to:
1. compare and evaluate current conceptions of giftedness and talent;
2. identify characteristics and needs of gifted children;
3. select an appropriate mix of identification methods for particular purposes;
4. analyse and evaluate a range of extension ad enrichment approaches;.
5. compare and evaluate models of curriculum differentiation for the gifted and talented;
6. demonstrate an advanced conceptual framework for consideration of these issues, if taking this unit at 400 level.
Content
This unit covers:
1. the clarification of ideas about giftedness/talent and their implications for schooling and parenting,
2. the evaluation of provision for the gifted/talented by means of enrichment, acceleration and specific teaching strategies currently in use in Australia and overseas,
3. models and strategies for across-the-curriculum or single subject provision/programs appropriate to specific school situations in Australia,
4. the development of knowledge and skills associated with fostering talented behaviour.
Wherever possible, you are encouraged to put into practice and evaluate the approaches, programs and ideals that you encounter during this unit. However, this is not essential and you will not be disadvantaged as far as assessment is concerned if you do not have ready access to a class or school.
Organisation
During this unit you will receive the following printed material:
• Unit Outline
• Study Guide
• Resource Material
Attendance and Participation
There is no residential school for this unit.
Prescribed Text
The Prescribed Text for this unit is:
Davis, G.A. & Rimm, S.B. (1998) Education of the Gifted and Talented. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Note that this book is also the prescribed text for EDLT484, Social and Cultural Aspects of Giftedness, which you may elect to do after completing EDLT381/481.
Recommended Reference Material
We suggest you subscribe to our journal, TalentEd (at a special student discount price of $20.00 per year), which contains samples of enrichment units, reviews, and articles about gifted education in Australia and overseas.
Useful journals available through our library include:
Roeper Review
P371.9/R716
Journal for the Education of the Gifted
P371.95/J86
The Australasian Journal of Gifted Education
P371.95099/A938
Gifted Child Quarterly
P371.95/G458
Our Gifted Children
P371.95/O93
Gifted Education International
P371.95/G457
The Gifted Child Today (some back issues)
P371.95/G4584
The Journal of Secondary Gifted Education
P371.9/J864
TalentEd
P371.956/T143
Further lists of recommended books and journal articles are to be found in the Annotated Bibliography on the TalentEd website: http://scs.une.edu.au/TalentEd/
Partial Credit
Applications for partial credit must be made in writing to the Head of School within fourteen days of the commencement of lectures in the semester in which the unit is being attempted.
Partial credit can be sought on two grounds:
1. Work completed at a better than pass level at a previous attempt at that unit in this School.
2. Work completed at a very satisfactory level in another academic unit which has not been counted towards an award of the University or a relevant activity external to the University.
Partial credit is not automatically granted.
Student Load
This is a 6 credit-point unit. Based on the UNE policy that each credit point 25 hours of student learning time, you should allocate a total of 150 hours to the completion of this unit.
For external students this may involve:
1. Directed study/reading = 50 hours
2. Further study/reading = 50 hours
3. Assignment preparation = 50 hours
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