Special Education - Giftedness

Curriculum Design and Instruction to Teach

Special Education: Giftedness:







Author: Charles Hayes:



Special Features Include:

Phases for Conducting a Needs Assessment:
Curriculum Design Supplement:
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Curriculum Design Objectives:
Instructional Goals:
Instruction Objectives:
Instruction Activities:
Instruction Evaluation Techniques:
Lesson Plans:
Standard Vocabulary:
Curriculum Design Supplement:
A Limited Glimpse:


Topics Include:



* Introduction:

I. Definition:

A. Federal and State Definitions:

B. Changes in the Definition of Giftedness:

C. A Suggested Definition:

II. Prevalence:

III. Origins of Giftedness:

A. Genetic and Other Biological Factors:

B. Environmental Factors:

III. Identification of Giftedness:

IV. Physical, Psychological, and Behavioral

Characteristics:

A. Physical Characteristics:

B. Educational and Occupational Characteristics:

C. Social and Emotional Characteristics:

V. Attitudes Toward Gifted Students and Their

Education:

A. The Educational Reform Movement and

Controversy Regarding Education of Gifted

and Talented Students:

VI. Neglected Groups of Gifted Students:

A. The Problem of Underachievement:

B. Gifted Minority Students:

1. Issues in Special Education: Identifying

Gifted Minority Students:

A. Gifted Students with Disabilities:

B. Gifted Females:

VII. Educational Considerations:

A. Acceleration:

B. Models of Enrichment:

VIII. Teachers of Gifted Students:

IX. Early Intervention:

X. Transition:

1. In Their Own Words: Richard P. Feynman:

2. Suggestions for Teaching the Gifted and

Talented Student in General Education

Classrooms: Written by E. Jane Nowacek:

A. What to Look for in School:

B. How to Gather Information:

C. Teaching Techniques to Try:

D. Helpful Resources:

XI. Summary:

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