EDU 851 - Enrichment Education for the Gifted and Talented

3 Credit(s) This course provides a survey of theories and issues in the field of talent development and gifted education. The course includes an examination of the nature of exceptional abilities, lives of eminent individuals, student characteristics, and major scientific studies in talent development and superior abilities. Readings and discussion content will address selected program models, curriculum/content modifications in the regular classroom, curriculum differentiation, creativity and parental roles.