SPED 5211: Nature & Need of Gifted Stdnts
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Examination of the historical and philosophical perspectives of education for gifted and talented learners with emphasis on answering the question "What is giftedness?" Issues explored in the course include identification procedures, instructional options, the nature of intelligence and creativity, laws/policies, psychological and emotional correlates of talent, and current research findings. Section information text: 100% online course delivered using Canvas. Learn to use Canvas at: http://canvas.uncc.edu. This course is reserved for online M.Ed. in Special Education: Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) or M.Ed. in Elementary Education, AIG concentration distance education campus students. Registration questions, email: [email protected]. Examination of the historical and philosophical perspectives of education for gifted and talented learners with emphasis on answering the question "What is giftedness?" Issues explored in the course include identification procedures, instructional options, the nature of intelligence and creativity, laws/policies, psychological and emotional correlates of talent, and current research findings.
Average GPA: 3.85
Grade distribution records: 368 students across 21 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 293 | 79.6% |
| B | 38 | 10.3% |
| C | 7 | 1.9% |
| W | 24 | 6.5% |
Based on 368 student grade records across 21 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Michael Matthews 240 students, Average GPA 3.80
- Cindy Gilson 62 students, Average GPA 3.95
- Cathy Ballard 37 students, Average GPA 3.97
- Amber Stokes 18 students, Average GPA 3.83
- Thomas Connors 11 students, Average GPA 3.91