COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN GIFTED EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ÖEP 6064 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN GIFTED EDUCATION 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

This course aims to equip doctoral students with the knowledge and skills required to design effective, flexible, and individualized curricula tailored to the unique learning needs of gifted learners. Students will explore theoretical frameworks, analyze national and international curriculum models, and develop original programs suitable for gifted education.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the necessity of curriculum development for gifted learners.
2   Analyze key stages and models in curriculum design.
3   Integrate enrichment and acceleration strategies into curriculum planning.
4   Critically evaluate national and international curriculum models.
5   Develop original, need-based, and individualized curriculum plans.
6   Apply inclusive and ethical principles in curriculum design.

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, Scope, and Expectations
2 Week 2 Introduction to Curriculum Development for Gifted Learners
3 Week 3 Curriculum Development Models (Taba, Tyler, Differentiation, etc.)
4 Week 4 Individualized Education Plans and Needs Assessment
5 Week 5 Enrichment Strategies and Applications
6 Week 6 Acceleration Types and Implementation
7 Week 7 Curriculum Adaptation for Different Disciplines
8 Week 8 Analysis of National and International Curriculum Models
9 Week 9 Integrating Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving into Curriculum
10 Week 10 Inclusive and Ethical Curriculum Design Principles
11 Week 11 Student Projects: Needs Analysis and Goal Setting
12 Week 12 Student Projects: Content, Strategies, and Assessment Design
13 Week 13 Project Presentations and Peer Feedback
14 Week 14 Final Evaluation, Portfolio Submission, and Course Wrap-up

Recomended or Required Reading

Primary Resources:
Tomlinson, C. A. (2017). The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners.
VanTassel-Baska, J., & Stambaugh, T. (2006). Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners.
Maker, C. J., & Nielson, A. B. (1995). Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies for Gifted Learners.
Karadağ Üçdal, F. (2023). From Theory to Practice: Curriculum in Gifted Education. (Lecture notes)

Supplementary Resources:
NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) standards and reports
Resources from the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MoNE), TEÇGE, TÜBITAK
Recent articles from ERIC and academic journals

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Theoretical lectures
Group discussions and brainstorming
Literature reviews
Hands-on curriculum design workshops
Case study analysis
Presentations and peer evaluations
Guest lectures by experts

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

Curriculum Design Project
30%

Article Review & Presentation
25%

Class Participation and Contributions
20%

Portfolio and Reflection Report
15%

Timely Submission & Academic Ethics
10%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Minimum 70% attendance is mandatory.
All written assignments must follow APA 7 format.
Equal contribution is expected in group work.
Strict adherence to academic integrity is required.
Late submissions will result in point deductions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

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

Office Hours

Wednesdays, 1:30 PM 3:30 PM
(Online appointments available upon request)

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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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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