SPED 553 Introduction to a Student Who is Gifted
An advanced study of the characteristics, techniques, and knowledge designed to assist the teacher to work effectively to meet the needs of the gifted learner in today's school. Innovative programs will be studied and research will be analyzed to develop competency in teaching the gifted and talented. Students will study curricular theories and research related to best practices in differentiated programs and teaching practices. They will apply skills to differentiate curriculum, related to consent, method of presentation, process, products, and environment for students who are gifted and talented.