Course

Key Concepts and Issues in Gifted Education - EDST5808

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of Education

Course Outline: School of Education Course Outlines

Campus: Kensington Campus

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: Enrolment in one of the following Education programs 1970, 2354, 2359, 7960, 8910, 8926, or 8960

CSS Contribution Charge: 1* (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

An introduction to the key concepts and issues surrounding the field of gifted education both in Australia and globally. Definitions of giftedness and talent will be explored and the concept of giftedness will be investigated from an analysis of its historical and cultural roots, to an examination of the current focus on domains, levels of giftedness and creativity. Recent developments in brain research and learning styles, along with recent research across the field will be analysed. The cognitive and affective characteristics of gifted students across the different domains and the impact of these on learning and teacher attitudes will be emphasised as well as the accompanying issues of underachievement and twice exceptionality. The strategies of identification of giftedness and possible responses to this identification will also be introduced.


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