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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION 4284:
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NATURE AND NURTURE OF THE GIFTED ?
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(Cat.. #93899)
Spring Semester, 1993
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Instructor: L. Kanevsky
(January 5—April 2)
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Office: ?
MPX8674
Monday, 4:30-8:20 p.m.
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Phone:
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291-5965
Location: MPX 7600
PREREQUISITE:
60 hours of credit and EDUC 220.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course has been designed to introduce teachers to concepts and practices related to
the nature and nurture of gifted potential in educational settings. Participants will
meet with a gifted student, as well as collecting knowledge and skills to meet the
exceptional educational needs of these individuals.
OBJECTIVES
Participants in this course will be able to:
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Describe the nature of giftedness in terms of current conceptions and definitions.
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Recognize behavioral characteristics of gifted students (intellectual, academic,
creative, social and emotional).
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Describe the types of instruments and the procedures used in the design of a process
for selecting students for gifted programs.
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Design learning experiences appropriate for highly able learners in the regular
classroom or special programs which enhance thinking and learning skills
within and across curriculum areas.
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Discuss the rationale for modified learning activities and/or programs for gifted
students.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Paper..............................................35%
Lesson Plans.....................................30%
Journal and homework assignments.........35%
READINGS
Assigned readings will be made available in the CET for photocopying on an
individual basis. A list of recommended readings will be distributed in class.
