PCG 259

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PCG 259

Course Title

Gifted Children and Their Education

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Introduction to identification techniques of the intellectual and developmental characteristics of the gifted and talented , appropriate prevention psychological counselling and guidance services for gifted and talented students, points to consider in preparation of individual education and counselling program and introduction to application examples.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide students with a framework for education of the gifted and their needs. 

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe and discuss dynamic areas in gifted education that are current topics of discussion in the world and Turkey and analyze their impact on gifted learners.

2. Identify major milestones in the identification, assessment, and programming for gifted learners and relate these to current practices in local school districts.

3. Demonstrate the ability to utilize curriculum differentiation, creativity, and appropriate instructional strategies through the creation of lesson plans.

4. Reflectively develop and write a profile of a gifted learner including aspects related to nature and needs as well as social and emotional characteristics.

5. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize researched information and create a presentation related to a specific population of gifted learners such as underachievers, culturally diverse, economically

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Collaborating Simulation & Games Oral Presentations/Reports Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Research Paper

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Müge Çelik Örücü

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	20
Exams/Quizzes	22
Oral Presentation	5

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: