GFT 502 - Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners

Credits: 3
This course examines the social, emotional, and affective characteristics of individuals with gifts and talents as well as psychological and counseling intervention strategies involving school, home, and community. Topics include social, emotional, and affective development of the individuals with gifts and talents; the impact of intelligence on the development of individuals with gifts and talents; diverse subgroups of special populations of individuals with gifts and talents; psychological and counseling intervention strategies; and communication with staff, family, and community partners. Candidates will complete a case study, class presentation, web-based parent/school resource, and bibliotherapy lesson.

[NAGC/CEC Standards 1,2,4; COMAR 13A.12.03.12.(3)(a) (ii) (vi)]