Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

The nature of giftedness; intellectual, social and emotional characteristics of gifted and talented students necessitating the modification of learning experiences; procedures and materials used to select students for enriched and accelerated learning opportunities; teaching strategies and materials appropriate for the regular classroom.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should:

• be able to describe the nature of giftedness in terms of current conceptions and definitions of giftedness and talent;
• be able to recognise behavioural characteristics of gifted and talented students;
• be able to describe the types of instruments and procedures used for identifying gifted and talented students;
• have an understanding of different learning styles of gifted students;
• have an understanding of affective learning, character education and leadership;
• have an understanding of how to differentiate the curriculum for gifted and talented students;
• have an understanding of different types of 'acceleration';
• be aware of a range of instructional models in educating the gifted;
• be able to recognise learning needs of diverse types of gifted students.

Assessment

The Reflective Journal is to record summaries and reflections on assigned readings (5,000-6,000 words): 60%+ Class project/paper (3500-4,000 words): 40% .

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Leonie Kronborg

Contact hours

3 hours per week