MSE708 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
| Course Code: | 4600708 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Identify the gifted students
Explain social and emotional adjustment of the gifted students and their peer relations
Explain the relationship of the gifted students with their parents
Compare and contrast curriculum models for gifted students
Relate mathematical creativity and giftedness
Identify the needs of mathematically gifted students
Course Content
History of gifted education; Identification of gifted students; Characteristics of gifted students; Gifted students social-emotional adjustment and peer relations; Parenting the gifted child; Curriculum models for gifted students; Assessment of giftedness; Natui e of mathematical gifledness, Mathematical creativity and giftedncss; Needs of mathematically gifted students; Designing and implementing differentiation and enrichment activities for gifted students.
Course Learning Outcomes
Understand the characteristics of the gifted students
Understand the emotional state of the gifted students
Understand the gifted students’ behaviors within the society
Identify the gifted students peer relationships
Define creativity and mathematical creativity
Understand the needs of mathematically gifted students
Design activities that meet the emotional and cognitive needs of the gifted students