Gifted, Creative, and Talented Course Listing
Core Curriculum
18 CI 701: Masters Research Seminar: Curriculum and Instruction (3 hrs)
Learn about research and bibliographic methods in curriculum and instruction; analytic, evaluative writing about research; use of research facilities.
18 CI 702: Inquiry into Teaching and Learning (3 hrs)
This course explores various modes, formal and informal, for posing and pursuing questions about teaching and learning. Emphasis is on teachers as knowledge generators.
18 CI 703: The Role of Teachers in a Democratic Society (3 hrs)
Builds on the theoretical, philosophical, and practical foundations of what it means to be a teacher in a democratic society, with applications to students’ personal and professional lives as teachers.
18 CI 704: Forces Shaping the School Curriculum (3 hrs)
Examines philosophical, historical, political/ legislative, and socio-cultural forces shaping school curricula, past and present. The course provides multiple perspectives for identifying and evaluating the consequences of curricular choices.
18 CI 705: Addressing Diversity in the Classroom (3 hrs)
Focuses on the nature of diversity, both in society and in the classroom, and its relationship to what is studied and how it is taught. The course addresses nature and use of culturally responsive pedagogy to enhance learning and the classroom experience.
18 CI 774: Education Technology-Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues (3 hrs)
This course is a critical examination of technology and its impact on society and individuals from an ethical, legal, and social perspective.
18 CI 874: Culminating Experience Option: The Master’s Project
The Master’s Project is an option for graduate students/practitioners who view the M.Ed. as a terminal degree. Projects should produce a tangible product such as a curriculum, literature review, CD/DVD, or action research study. The candidate should be able to explain how their project applied ideas or skills learned in the program to the problem being addressed and why this approach is appropriate. The results of a project should be useful to the candidate and to others in the field.
Gifted Curriculum
SPED 663: Introduction/ Overview of Teaching Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
This course is an introduction to teaching children and youth who are gifted, creative, or talented. This course is an introduction to the historical foundations and issues related to the schooling, learning, and instruction of students identified as having special educational needs. The focus of this course is the foundation of knowledge related to problems and characteristics of students identified as gifted, creative, and talented.
SPED 668: Legal Aspects and Educational Models for Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
This course is an introduction to legal issues and service delivery models for children and youth who are gifted, creative, or talented.
SPED 767: Cultural Diversity and Families of Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
This course addresses the interrelationships among cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity and giftedness and talent development.
SPED 768: Assessment of Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, and Talented (3 hrs)
This course addresses the nature and components of effective assessment. The candidate will be able to analyze and understand a variety of assessment, selecting the appropriate strategy for a designated purpose. In addition, various elements, such as the implications of effective assessment for professional development, and the role of bias and distortion in the assessment process will be discussed. After completing the course, the candidate will also discuss contextual elements, such as cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, and disposition, that influence assessment.
SPED 661: Creating Learning Environments for Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
This course addresses the issues of learning environments, classroom management, and classroom climate for students who are gifted, creative, or talented.
SPED 769: Collaboration on Behalf of Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
This course addresses issues of collaboration, a cornerstone of effective practice in the education of students who are gifted, creative, or talented. This course addresses concepts and methods vital to quality collaboration, consultation, and communication.
SPED 662: Instructional Strategies for Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
Instructional strategies and materials to support students identified as gifted, creative, or talented are discussed, developed, and implemented.
SPED 770: Practicum: Teaching Children and Youth who are Gifted, Creative, or Talented (3 hrs)
This practicum provides candidates an opportunity to practice the skills learned and demonstrate the appropriate dispositions for meeting the needs of students who are gifted, creative, or talented.
Elective Curriculum
18 CI 885: Attitude Formation and Change (3 hrs)
Examines theories of attitude formation and change and their application in classroom settings, and presents tools and strategies for assessing student attitudes.
Comments
Is it possible to only take the coursework for the gifted curriculum online, and not for the master’s program? I already have a master’s degree. I am just looking to obtain a gifted endorsement.
Hello Meredith – Yes. You can take just the Gifted, Creative, and Talented courses without having to earn a second master’s degree. You can take those courses as part of our certificate program or as individual, non-matriculating classes. When taken as part of the certificate program, you will be fully prepared to earn your Ohio Gifted endorsement. It is a one year program and includes 8 courses. If you live/teach outside of Ohio you can still earn our certificate but will want to check with your state to see if our program matches with your state’s endorsement (if they offer an endorsement). If you have any additional questions or wish to discuss your options please contact us at 800-226-0075 and one of our Enrollment Advisors will be able to assist you.
When will the next SPED 661 or SPED 662 begin? I have a pending job opportunity and getting my certification before Christmas is critical. I understand that you are the quarter system, and perhaps this is DO-able! Please let me know ASAP.
Hello Nancy – I believe you are referring to our SPED 661P and SPED 662P courses for the Gifted program. SPED 661P Creating Learning Environments for Children and Youth will begin in the Winter 2012 term while SPED 662P Instructional Strategies will start up in the Spring. Unfortunately, you would not be able to complete these courses by Christmas 2011. We would love to help and answer any further questions that you may have. Please contact one of our Enrollment Advisors at 800-226-0075.
Would all of the courses have to be taken to obtain a master’s in gifted if I have a current gifted endorsement through U.C.?
Hello Janice, your transcripts will be evaluated by the department to determine what credits you can transfer in. For additional questions please call our admissions office at (800) 226-0075.