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EGI 5051 Nature and Needs of the Gifted

Credit Hours: 3

This survey course examines the characteristics and educational needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. Emphasis is on giftedness as defined historically, nationally and locally. The course also explores changing views of intelligence and talent development related to policy and practice in gifted education as well as the processes of identification and programming.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Co-Prerequisite(s): None

USF College of Education | Department of Language, Literacy, Ed.D., Exceptional Education, and Physical Education


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