Upon completion of this course, educators will be well-prepared to identify and support gifted and talented students in their regular classrooms, creating a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for all students.

Objectives:

• Define giftedness and recognize its different manifestations.
• Identify characteristics and behaviors indicative of gifted and talented students.
• Apply knowledge gained to real-life classroom situations.
• Develop a sensitivity to the diverse needs of gifted learners
• Apply principles of differentiated instruction to cater to gifted students.
• Develop lesson plans that challenge and engage gifted learners.
• Collaboratively create differentiated learning experiences.
• Assess and provide constructive feedback on differentiated lessons.
• Foster creativity and innovation among gifted students.
• Develop strategies for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Implement activities that encourage independent research and exploration.
• Actively engage in creative problem-solving exercises.
• Recognize and address the social and emotional needs of gifted learners.
• Employ strategies to mitigate perfectionism, anxiety, and underachievement.
• Create a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.
• Role-play and practice handling emotional challenges effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with parents, colleagues, and specialists to support gifted learners.
• Advocate for gifted and talented programs and resources within their educational context.
• Create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to gifted students' needs.
• Develop a personal action plan for ongoing support and advocacy.