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Gifted and Talented Education (GTE)

GTE 536    Nature and Needs of Gifted, Creative, and Talented Students    3 Hours

Terminology, theories, issues and general approaches in educating gifted, creative, and talented young people.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; fall 2021; winter 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; fall 2023

GTE 537    Curriculum, Strategies, and Materials for Gifted Students    3 Hours

The curriculum and the learning environment in meeting the unique and advanced needs of gifted students. Strategies particularly suitable for the gifted.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023

GTE 538    Practicum for Teachers of Gifted Students    3 Hours

Supervised experiences to integrate the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate effective learning experiences for gifted, creative, and talented students.

Prerequisite(s): GTE 536 and GTE 537 and PSY 432G

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023

GTE 539    Assessment and Identification of Gifted and Talented Children    3 Hours

Methods and techniques for assessing and identifying children who are gifted and talented.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023

GTE 540    Developing Creativity and Leadership in Gifted Youth    3 Hours

Theoretical and practical aspects of Creativity and Leadership as related to identification and programming for gifted children and youth. Best practices in helping children and youth develop creativity and leadership.

Prerequisite(s): GTE 536

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023

GTE 636    Issues in Gifted Education and Talent Development    3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Issues, current problems, and trends in gifted education and talent development. Emphasis on current research and literature.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023

GTE 637    Seminar in Gifted Education and Talent Development    3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Current issues and practices in gifted education. Topics will vary.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023