EDU 5410/7410 Identification of Gifted and
Talented
3 credits
This course examines the identification of gifted and talented
students and factors involved with the development of their
talents. Behavioral characteristics of giftedness, and a wide
variety of instruments are examined so that multiple criteria can
be used to identify creative and gifted students. This course has a
special emphasis on minority issues and domain-specific
talents.
EDU 5411/7411 Introduction to Designing
Programs for Gifted and Talented
3 credits. Prerequisite: EDU
5410/7410
The course concerns the 14-16 school-based alternatives that have
proven effective for gifted and talented students. This course also
deals with special problems associated with a wide range of
curriculum options appropriate for meeting diverse kinds of gifted
learning needs from early childhood through Grade 12, as well as a
variety of placement options, from the regular classroom to the
fulltime gifted school.
EDU 5412/7412 Nurturing Creativity and
Creative Problem Solving Ability of the Gifted and
Talented
3 credits. Prerequisite: EDU
5410/7410
This course involves scaffolded assessment, diagnosis, and
associated curriculum differentiation for nurturing creativity of
gifted learners, including those with learning and emotional
problems, physical disabilities, and special abilities. Includes
writing and implementing individual education plans.
EDU 5413/7413 Developing Leadership Skills
among Teachers for the Gifted and Talented
3 credits. Prerequisite: EDU
5410/7410
Collaborative models of professional development and program
evaluation in gifted education. Major issues and leadership
concerns in the field, e.g., including underrepresented populations
and integrating gifted practices schoolwide and systemwide.
Students investigate networking and dissemination.
Contact Information
Seokhee Cho, Director
chos1@stjohns.edu
(718) 990-1303