EDUC-44073 credit hours

Enrichment and Talent Development

Education · 4 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year

EDUC-4407 prerequisites

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EDUC-2513Learning Theory (RRC)

EDUC-3810Teaching/Learning and the K-8 Curriculum

all of

EDUC-2511Learning Theorymin C

all of

any one of

EDUC-1801not in the 2026-27 calendar

EDUC-1802Education Today (WEC and CATEP): An Introduction to Teaching

EDUC-1810Educational Leadership Within a Service-Learning Framework

a minimum 18 completed credit hours of course work

any one of

EDUC-2512Learning Theory Practicum

EDUC-2514Learning Theory Practicum (WEC)

a minimum of 48 credit hours of course work

Elementary students must have completed 6 credit hours in Mathematics to satisfy the Distribution Requirement

EDUC-4002Foundations of Teaching and Learning

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Description

This introductory course to gifted education considers philosophy, theoretical models, and issues such as acceleration, segregation versus integration, and appropriate teaching techniques. The course emphasizes practical strategies such as curriculum compacting, mentorship, creative problem solving, self-directed learning, and the development of theme units. Throughout, the general focus is on enrichment programming for talent development. A portion of the course may involve a practicum/mentoring placement, where students guide children or adolescents from a partnering school division (or divisions) through a higher order enrichment activity or project.

Requisite courses

EDUC-2513 or EDUC-3810 or EDUC-4002 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and EDUC-3502.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.