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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
MBD 5057	SPECIALLY GIFTED AND THEIR EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	4

Offered By

Buca Faculty Of Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR FILIZ KARADAĞ ÜÇDAL

Offered to

Music Teacher Education
Turkish Language Teacher Education
Computer and Instructional Technologies Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Turkish Language and Literature Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Special Teacher Education
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION
PRE - SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION
Mathematics Teacher Education
Elementary Teacher Education
FINE ARTS TEACHER EDUCATION
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Social Studies Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce the developmental, cognitive, affective, and social characteristics of gifted individuals, and to provide foundational knowledge and approaches related to the early identification of giftedness, assessment of educational needs, and the development of appropriate educational programs. The course also aims to equip students with the ability to critically evaluate theoretical models, instructional strategies, and support systems used in the education of gifted learners.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	Describe the cognitive, affective, and social characteristics of gifted individuals.
2	Identify the criteria and tools used in the identification and assessment of giftedness.
3	Explain the theoretical models applied in the education of gifted learners.
4	Propose appropriate learning environments and differentiated instructional strategies for gifted students.
5	Evaluate psychosocial support systems that contribute to the development of gifted individuals.
6	Critically analyze current research and educational policies regarding gifted education.
7	Describe effective communication strategies with the families, teachers, and communities of gifted individuals.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	What is Giftedness Basic Concepts and Definitions	Definitions and distinguishing features of giftedness, talent, genius, etc.
2	History and Theoretical Approaches to Giftedness	Historical evolution; theories by Galton, Renzulli, Gardner, Sternberg, and others
3	Identification Process and Assessment Tools	Screening, diagnosis, individual evaluation, and multi-criteria approach
4	Cognitive, Affective, and Social Characteristics of Gifted Learners	Developmental profiles of gifted individuals
5	The Role of Family and Environment in Gifted Development	Impact of family support, culture, social environment, and opportunities
6	Educational Models I: Enrichment, Acceleration, Grouping	Comparison of common models and practices
7	Midterm Exam	Assessment of theoretical knowledge
8	Educational Models II: Renzulli SEM, Maker Model, Treffinger, etc.	In-depth analysis of theoretical models and their applications
9	Differentiated Instruction Strategies	Differentiation by content, process, product, and learner needs
10	Emotional Support and Psychological Well-Being in Gifted Education	Approaches to support social-emotional development
11	Special Populations: Twice-Exceptional (2e), Gifted Girls, Disadvantaged Groups	Underrepresented groups and inclusive education
12	Gifted Education in Turkey: BILSEM, Projects, Policies	Current practices, legal framework, and national programs
13	Future Perspectives and Educational Technologies	Digital tools, artificial intelligence, STEAM, and innovative practices
14	Final Project Presentations and Course Evaluation	Student presentations, portfolio reviews, and reflective discussion

Recomended or Required Reading

Core Texts:
Renzulli, J. S., & Reis, S. M. (2014). The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How-To Guide for Educational Excellence. Prufrock Press.

Sternberg, R. J. & Davidson, J. E. (Eds.) (2005). Conceptions of Giftedness (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.

Pfeiffer, S. I. (Ed.) (2018). Handbook of Giftedness in Children: Psychoeducational Theory, Research, and Best Practices. Springer.

Cross, T. L. (2021). On the Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Children (5th ed.). Routledge.

Supplementary Sources:
Subotnik, R. F., Olszewski-Kubilius, P., & Worrell, F. C. (2011). Rethinking Giftedness and Gifted Education: A Proposed Direction Forward. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 12(1), 3 54.

Kaplan, S. N. (2009). Curriculum for Gifted Students. Prufrock Press.

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) www.nagc.org

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture (Direct Instruction): Presentation of key concepts, models, and theoretical approaches.

Question-Answer and Discussion: Interactive discussions to deepen understanding of core ideas.

Case Analysis: Examination of real or fictional cases of gifted individuals.

Group Work: Designing differentiated instructional plans in small collaborative groups.

Reading and Literature Review: Independent study through current academic articles, policy documents, and book chapters.

Presentations: Individual or group presentations on selected topics.

Reflective Journaling and Report Writing: Personal reflection on the learning process.

Guest Speaker (optional): Experience sharing from field experts.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	Midterm Exam
2	DTK	Other Activity
3	FN	Semester final exam
4	BNS	BNS	Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5	BUT	Make- up note
6	BBN	End of make-up grade	Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

| **Assessment Tool** | **Description** | **Weight (%)** |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| **Class Participation and Discussion** | Attendance, active engagement, and contribution to classroom discussions | 15% |
| **Case Analysis Report** | Evaluation of a gifted individual s case and proposed educational strategies | 20% |
| **Presentation / Group Project** | Group presentation or instructional plan design on a selected topic | 20% |
| **Midterm Exam** | Written assessment on theoretical knowledge, concepts, and models | 20% |
| **Final Project / Educational Design** | Development of an instructional plan or intervention proposal for gifted learners | 25% |

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance Requirement: Minimum 70% attendance is mandatory.
Zero Tolerance for Ethical Violations: Plagiarism, cheating, and similar misconduct will not be tolerated.
Formatting Standard: All written assignments must be prepared in APA 7 format.
Group Work: Equal responsibility sharing among group members is essential.
Submission Deadlines: Deadlines are strict; late submissions will result in grade penalties.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

filiz.karadag@deu.edu.tr
Cahit Arf Building Floor:2 No: 212

Office Hours

Monday 13.00-14.00
Tuesday 13.00-14.00
Wednesday 13.00-14.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures	14	2	28
Tutorials	7	2	14
Case study	7	2	14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures	14	2	28
Preparation for midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for final exam	1	2	2
Midterm	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Project Assignment	1	8	8
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO	PO.1	PO.2	PO.3	PO.4	PO.5	PO.6	PO.7	PO.8	PO.9	PO.10	PO.11	PO.12	PO.13	PO.14	PO.15	PO.16
LO.1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO.2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO.3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO.4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO.5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO.6	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO.7	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

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Description of Individual Course Units

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Level of Course Unit

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

Recomended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assessment Criteria

Language of Instruction

Course Policies and Rules

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Office Hours

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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