EDF6610

The psychology of the gifted child ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms L Kronborg

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: Psychological aspects relevant to the development and functioning of gifted and talented children and adolescents. Topics include talent development and self-actualisation and the interplay between creativity, thinking skills and the structure of intelligence. Other issues deal with procedures for counselling gifted students and their families.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of psychological aspects of gifted students, creativity and procedures for identifying these characteristics in children; knowledge and understanding of the social-emotional development of gifted and talented students; understanding of basic issues in counselling gifted children and their families; major approaches to education of gifted and talented children in relation to their social and emotional needs.

Assessment: A triple-entry notebook to record summaries and reflections on assigned readings (5,000-6,000 words): 45% + Individual project/paper (3500-4,000 words): 55%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week equivalent (flexible mode)