COURSE UNIT TITLE

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

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

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

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes