COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SCHOOLWIDE ENRICHMENT IN THE EDUCATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 5126 SCHOOLWIDE ENRICHMENT IN THE EDUCATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Special Education

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR FILIZ KARADAĞ ÜÇDAL

Offered to

Special Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide graduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), which is one of the most widely implemented models in the education of gifted students. The course focuses on identifying the needs of gifted learners, developing enriched and differentiated teaching practices, and designing schoolwide programs that foster talent development for all students.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the core components of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM).
2   Analyze the theoretical foundations of the model.
3   Identify the characteristics and needs of gifted individuals.
4   Evaluate the process of integrating SEM practices into school environments.
5   Design application plans addressing the needs of gifted learners.
6   Select appropriate strategies, tools, and resources within the SEM framework.
7   Discuss effective collaboration strategies with teachers and school administrators.
8   Conduct case analyses based on real school scenarios.
9   Evaluate the implementation process of SEM.
10   Develop inclusive and differentiated instructional plans.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Week 1 Introduction to the Course, Goals and Overview of SEM
2 Week 2 Concepts of Giftedness and Enrichment
3 Week 3 Theoretical Foundations of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model
4 Week 4 SEM Components: Type I Enrichment (Exploratory Activities)
5 Week 5 Type II Enrichment (Group Training and Process Skills)
6 Week 6 Type III Enrichment (Independent Study Projects)
7 Week 7 The Role of Teachers and School Culture in SEM
8 Week 8 Learning Styles, Interests and Student Profiling
9 Week 9 Developing Differentiated Educational Plans
10 Week 10 Review of Real-World SEM School Applications
11 Week 11 Case Analyses and Group Presentations
12 Week 12 Term Project Development: Process and Guidance
13 Week 13 Project Presentations and Evaluations
14 Week 14 Overall Evaluation, Feedback and Course Closing

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Resources:
Renzulli, J. S., & Reis, S. M. (2014). The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How-to Guide for Educational Excellence. Prufrock Press.
Karadağ, F. (2022). Özel Yetenekli Bireylerde Farklılaştırma ve Zenginleştirme Uygulamaları.

Supplementary Resources:
Tomlinson, C. A. (2017). How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms. ASCD.
Kaplan, S. N. (2009). Curriculum for Gifted Learners.
Maker, C. J., & Nielson, A. B. (1996). Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies for Gifted Learners.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures (Theoretical content delivery)
Discussions and brainstorming
Article analysis and presentations
Case studies
Project development
Group work
Student presentations
Observation and analysis of practical examples

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.30 +ASG* 0.10 + FCG* 0.60
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.30 + ASG * 0.10 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Individual and group projects
Case analysis reports
Class presentations
Participation in discussions and teamwork
Final project presentation and reflection paper

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Minimum 70% attendance is required.
Ethical conduct is expected in all activities.
All written assignments must follow APA 7 formatting.
Fair contribution is expected in group work.
Assignment deadlines will be announced at the beginning of the course and must be met.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Filiz Karadağ Üçdal
E-mail: filiz.karadag@deu.edu.tr
Office: DEU Buca Faculty of Education, Special Education Department, Room 212

Office Hours

Day: Tuesday
Time: 14:00 16:00
Mode: Face-to-face or online (by appointment)

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 9 126
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 8 8
Preparing presentations 1 8 8
Midterm 1 5 5
Final 1 5 5
Project Assignment 1 5 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 209

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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