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Classroom Instruction Courses: Gifted Education
 
 

EDCN 5882 Talented and Gifted: Working with High Achievers (3 credits)

Please see Computer Prerequisite B in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Helps participants achieve a better understanding of the talented and gifted student, methods used in identification, and strategies for instruction of these students in an inclusive classroom. Provides information on the history of the exceptional in relation to education, current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment and identification of these students. Also covers major program models and methods of differentiating instruction to meet the rate and level of learning of those students identified. Gives participants an understanding of ways to meet the affective needs of the gifted and talented student in the regular classroom.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Autumn 2008 6971 Lea, Karen (3 credits)
Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
Tuition: $240 flat fee
Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: CD-ROM.

EDSP 5795 Accommodating Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom (3 credits)

Provides a framework for educators to meet the needs of gifted learners in the regular classroom environment. Presents a plan to identify gifted students and meet their curriculum needs using formats like compacting curriculum, learning contracts, creative challenge activities and assessment. Emphasizes the accommodations most easily transferable to a regular classroom setting. Uses past and current experiences with students as a springboard for planning accommodations. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Autumn 2008 7010 Green, Marjorie (3 credits)
Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
Tuition: $240 flat fee
Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/audio CD.

 
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