COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GIFTEDNESS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 6060 GIFTEDNESS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Special Education

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR FILIZ KARADAĞ ÜÇDAL

Offered to

Special Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide doctoral students with in-depth knowledge regarding the identification, developmental characteristics, needs, and educational approaches for gifted children in early childhood. The course enables students to recognize and assess giftedness in young children through evidence-based practices and to design developmentally appropriate and holistic educational programs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the developmental characteristics of gifted children in early childhood.
2   Analyze assessment tools and identification processes used for young gifted children.
3   Evaluate the roles of families and educators in discovering and supporting giftedness at an early age.
4   Design developmentally appropriate educational programs for gifted children.
5   Critically analyze current research in the field.
6   Adhere to ethical principles regarding the rights and education of gifted children.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Week 1 Course introduction: objectives and expectations
2 Week 2 Developmental characteristics and differences in early childhood
3 Week 3 Definitions and theoretical foundations of giftedness
4 Week 4 Identification of giftedness in early childhood
5 Week 5 Assessment tools and methods used in early identification
6 Week 6 The role of family, teacher, and school
7 Week 7 Early intervention programs and developmental support strategies
8 Week 8 Designing enriched learning environments and materials
9 Week 9 Multiple intelligences, creativity, and play-based enrichment
10 Week 10 Ethics and socio-emotional support for young gifted children
11 Week 11 Review and analysis of current research and exemplary practices
12 Week 12 Group work: developing original education programs
13 Week 13 Student presentations and peer feedback
14 Week 14 Final evaluation, portfolio submission, and course wrap-up

Recomended or Required Reading

Main References:
Colangelo, N., & Davis, G. A. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of Gifted Education. Pearson.
Karadağ Üçdal, F. (2023). Giftedness in Early Childhood: From Theory to Practice. Lecture notes.
Robinson, A., Shore, B. M., & Enersen, D. L. (2022). Best Practices in Gifted Education: An Evidence-Based Guide.
Harrison, C., & Hargrove, K. (2010). Teaching Gifted Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom. Prufrock Press.

Supplementary Resources:
Publications by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
Articles from the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Recent theses and peer-reviewed academic papers

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and theoretical presentations
Literature review and academic article analysis
Case study and scenario analysis
Group discussions and collaborative learning
Project and presentation development
Guest expert talks

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

Academic project and presentation
30%

Literature analysis and reporting
25%

In-class participation and critical discussions
20%

Portfolio / original educational material
15%

Timely submission and adherence to ethics
10%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory (minimum 70%).
All assignments must be submitted in APA 7 format.
Academic honesty and adherence to citation rules are essential.
Equal contribution is expected in group work.
Late submissions will incur.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Filiz Karadağ Üçdal
Email: filiz.karadag@deu.edu.tr
Office: Faculty of Education, Special Education Department, Room 212

Office Hours

Wednesdays, 13:00 15:00
By appointment (in-person or online)

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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