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Introduction to the Identification of Intellectually Gifted Children - EDST5802
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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: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: EDST5800
 
 
Excluded: EDST2802, EDST3802
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An introduction to some of the subjective and objective measures by which children of high intellectual potential can be identified and their abilities and achievements accurately assessed. Methods of identification including: behaviours which indicate possible giftedness; developmental indicators such as early speech, mobility and reading; teacher, parent peer and self nomination; and standardised tests of aptitude and achievement. Emphasises the use of a combination of approaches rather than a single measure. Attention to the recognition of different levels of giftedness, and to the identification of high potential in minority and disadvantaged groups including the physically handicapped, geographically isolated, Aboriginal children, and girls.

Note: EDST5800 can be taken as a corequisite.

Learning Outcomes

It is anticipated that students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
  • Demonstrate a proficient understanding of the current issues and attitudes affecting the identification of intellectually gifted students, including placement in appropriate educational programs and monitoring of student progress
  • Justify the need for multiple-criteria identification procedures and the need for appropriate provisions for underachieving gifted students
  • Apply research on the cognitive and affective characteristics and needs of intellectually gifted students to professional decisions on identification and assessment
  • Critically appraise and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and practical utility of various procedures currently used to identify gifted students
  • Employ teacher nomination effectively in identifying gifted and talented students in their classes or schools, including students from disadvantaged and minority groups
  • Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of parent, peer and self-nomination
  • Demonstrate familiarity with assessment tools administered by psychologists and awareness of how to employ teacher administered assessment instruments effectively
  • Understand the place of pre-testing and off-level testing in assessing student achievement and in developing appropriate curriculum modifications.

Assessment

  • Essay 1 (min. 3500 words) - 50%
  • Essay 2 (min. 3500 words) - 50%

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