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 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; fall 2024
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 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024
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: summer 2022; summer 2023; summer 2024
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 2022; summer 2023; summer 2024
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 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024
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: summer 2022; summer 2023; summer 2024
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: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024