PL-PL-ESE - Curriculum and Instruction Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students (Instructional) Curriculum and Instruction Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students (Gifted Endorsement) Self-Paced: 8/25 - 11/1 @ Canvas
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
60 credits
Spots remaining: 19
Full course description
The purpose of this component is to provide participants with an analysis of curriculum modifications for gifted learners based on the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Standards for Graduate Programs in Gifted Education. Participants will be able to demonstrate adaptations in the content, process, product, affect, and learning environment of the classroom and curricula as they relate to gifted learners. Ultimately, course participants will design units of instruction that are powerful, aligned, engaging, authentic, and challenging. Participants will be able to demonstrate modifications in the content, process, product, affect, and learning environment of the classroom and curricula as they relate to gifted learners.
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Learning Objectives
1. Key Concepts: Understand the importance of differentiation and curriculum terminology for gifted learners.
2. Standards: Recognize state and national curriculum standards and their impact on gifted education.
3. DI & UDL: Understand differentiation and Universal Design for Learning principles.
4. Curriculum Models: Evaluate teaching models for gifted learners.
5. Instructional Strategies: Address equity, apply effective strategies, and integrate assessment.
6. Resources: Select appropriate materials, technology, and resources for gifted curriculum.
7. Instructional Needs: Match strategies to learners' needs and apply RtI for gifted students.
8. Unit Design: Create comprehensive units aligned with state standards.
9. Services Continuum: Understand service options for meeting gifted students' needs.
10. Student Outcomes: Use assessments to track growth and develop Educational Plans.
11. Advocacy: Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
12. Program Evaluation: Develop criteria and assess gifted programs based on standards and student needs.
Course Components
2-106-004 Curriculum and Instruction Strategies for Teaching Gifted Students (Gifted Endorsement)