TKES 1,2,3: Characteristics of the Gifted Student-Fall 2021 (SD22-033)

5.0 PLUs
  • Mon, Aug 16, 2021 - Sun, Oct 24, 2021

  • Online Course

  • Online Course

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$350

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$275

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Contact Information

770-583-2528

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#2503

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Classroom Hours

50.00

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Start Date

Mon, Aug 16, 2021

End Date

Sun, Oct 24, 2021
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Registration Deadline

Sun, Aug 15, 2021

Withdrawal Deadline

Mon, Aug 09, 2021

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Please Note: Applicants must complete a  Gifted Endorsement Candidate Application Form to be approved by RESA to enter the Gifted Endorsement Program and/or attend Gifted courses. For more information (such as criteria for entering the program and prerequisites) or questions, please click here or please contact Lori Thompson 770-583-2528.

This course is for teachers preparing for the Gifted In-Field certification endorsement. It is the required first course in a series of four courses required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for adding the endorsement for Gifted In-Field to a Georgia teaching certificate. The purpose of this course is to demonstrate knowledge of the unique learning needs of gifted learners and the major instructional goals appropriate for meeting those needs.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

  • What would be identified as the major characteristics of gifted students?
  • How would different manifestations of ability (artistic, mathematical, musical, etc.) be described as gifted?
  • What is the relationship between gifted identification practices in schools and theoretical constructs?
  • What environmental and cultural factors inhibit the development of individual talents and affect the instruction of gifted learners?
  • Could a case be made for giftedness in terms of brain function (nature) versus nurture?
  • How can various theories of giftedness exist?

Target Audience: Special enrollment criteria applies.

Participants will need a laptop and internet access

Gifted Endorsement Program Handbook

Minimum Class Size: 10



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08-16-2021

12:00AM

12:00PM

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10-24-2021

12:00AM

12:00PM

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Old Course Number N/A
SD# SD22-033
Delivery Methods Online (100% Virtual - asynchronous)
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