Program Overview

ESG504 Providing Challenging Learning for Gifted Students

Subject Description

This subject is designed to focus on models and strategies for providing challenging learning for gifted learners. Students will critically investigate strategies of differentiation, acceleration, enrichment, and extension in the context of inclusive classrooms. Further analysis in the light of current policy and research findings in gifted education will require students to theorise the value of various provisions and reflect on their impact for professional practice.

Subject Outlines

Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

Session Details

• Session 2 (60)
• Online
• Bathurst Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

• HD/FL

Duration

• One session

School

• School of Teacher Education

Enrolment Restrictions

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) students are required to seek approval from the Course Director.

Learning Outcomes

Upon Successful Completion

• 1. Analyse the differing learning needs of the gifted community to create effective profiles that will inform educator planning
• 2. Demonstrate an understanding of differentiation, acceleration, enrichment, and extension across inclusive settings
• 3. Plan classroom learning experiences that synthesise individual student profiles with pedagogical approaches, reflecting current research and best practice
• 4. Articulate a personal stance in relation to catering for the needs of gifted learners, based on current research and best practice

Syllabus

Topics Covered

• Learning needs and profiles of gifted students
• Strategy selection indicators and frameworks
• Acceleration
• Differentiation
• Enrichment
• Extension
• Classroom strategies and pedagogies relevant to gifted students
• Current policies within education settings