[Tag-Info] Re: [Tag-RPG] TAG Certificate Program

[Sandy Valadez]

Is there any chance that these courses would be offered at EOU or
somewhere closer to Eastern Oregon?

>>> STODDARD Carol <Carol.Stoddard at ODE-EX1.ODE.STATE.OR.US> 5/19/03
11:47:06 AM >>>
CENTER FOR GIFTED EDUCATION

TALENTED & GIFTED EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

"Gifted children must be allowed to 'fly' when they are ready, not
forced to
crawl along at a snail's pace."

John Feldhusen and Hazel Feldhusen (1998)

This certificate program is for:
*	teachers and counselors who want to learn more about meeting
the
needs of their gifted students.

*	parents who want to learn more about their gifted children.

These courses may be taken individually or as a full certificate
program.



For more information contact:

Paula Wilkes, Ph.D., Coordinator
Center for Gifted Education
Pacific University
College of Education
Eugene Campus
(541) 485-6812
wilk2420 at pacificu.edu <mailto:wilk2420 at pacificu.edu>




Spring 2003
Saturdays (8:30-4:00)
3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/20, 5/3, 5/17

INTRODUCTION TO 
GIFTED EDUCATION
(3 Semester Hours)

Provides an introduction to the field of gifted education.  Emphasis
is
given to the Oregon TAG Mandate and its implementation.  Other topics
include the history of gifted education, Betts' six profiles of gifted
students, identification of twice-exceptional students, and
consideration of
equity vs. equality in assessment and identification of gifted
students


Summer 2003
6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/1, 7/7 (8:30-4:00)
7/9, 7/11 ((8:30-12:00)

CLASSROOM STRATEGIES FOR TALENTED AND GIFTED EDUCATION
(3 Semester Hours)

Prepares teachers to address the intellectual, developmental, social,
and
emotional characteristics of gifted students within the regular
classroom.
Examines differentiation, dual-exceptionalities, causes and plans of
action
for underachievement, enrichment vs. acceleration models, and habits
of
mind


Fall 2003
Saturdays (8:30 - 4:00)
9/6, 9/13, 10/4, 10/10 or 10/11,
10/18, 11/15

SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF GIFTED EDUCATION
(3 Semester Hours)

Explores current research and theory on the social and psychological
development of gifted children and adolescents.  Topics covered include
"The
Gifted Identity Model," Dawbrowski's "overexcitabilities,"
perfectionism,
diverse populations, underachievement, and emotional intelligence


PRACTICUM IN TALENTED AND GIFTED EDUCATION 
(2 Semester Hours) TBA
Application of knowledge and skills acquired in prior coursework. 
Allows
students opportunities to work with talented and gifted students, as
well as
their parents and teachers. 


Pacific University
College of Education
Eugene Campus
40 E. Broadway - Suite 250
Eugene, Oregon  97401
541-485-6812


For more information contact:

Paula Wilkes, Ph.D., Coordinator
Center for Gifted Education
Pacific University
College of Education
Eugene Campus
(541) 485-6812
wilk2420 at pacificu.edu <mailto:wilk2420 at pacificu.edu>
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