UNSW Handbook Course - Developing and Evaluating Programs for Intellectually Gifted Children

Developing and Evaluating Programs for Intellectually Gifted Children - EDST5803


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of Education
	Course Outline: http://education.arts.unsw.edu.au/education/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: EDST5800
	Excluded: EDST2803, EDST3803
	Fee Band: 5 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Focuses on current research on the components of appropriate program development for gifted and talented children. Critical evaluation of program models currently used in Australia and internationally. Students are required to conduct needs analyses, develop and design programs appropriate for gifted students within the education system of NSW. Examines research on the effectiveness of enrichment, acceleration and various forms of ability, achievement and interest grouping with particular attention to the effects of these strategies on the students' academic and social development.

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