MCCCD Program Description

Methods and Models for Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Learners

Course: EPD227

First Term: 2010 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Students explore the theory and practice of teaching methods and differentiating curriculum and instruction for gifted learners.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define similarities and differences of gifted learners from the general population and from each other. (I) 2. Analyze research-based instruction and program models appropriate for gifted and talented students. (II) 3. Analyze a variety of diagnostic tools to identify individual learning needs of gifted and talented students. (III) 4. Design differentiated learning experiences for gifted and talented students. (IV) 5. Design opportunities for gifted and talented students to explore, develop, and pursue their independent interests. (V) 6. Determine appropriate pacing to the development of curriculum and instruction for gifted and talented students. (VI) 7. Identify ways to collaborate with general and special educators, gifted and talented students, their families, and other school staff to articulate appropriate services and programs. (VII) 8. Evaluate services and programs for gifted and talented students and the impact of these services and programs on student achievement. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Definition of gifted learners a. Compare gifted learners with general population b. Compare unique characteristics within the gifted population II. Instruction and program models III. Assessment IV. Differentiated instruction a. Acceleration strategies b. Extended enrichment c. Flexible grouping d. Complexity of content V. Independent learning opportunities VI. Curriculum pacing VII. Collaboration a. General and special educators b. Gifted and talented students c. Families d. Other school staff VIII. Program evaluation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/23/2010

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