Nature and Needs of the Gifted Learner: Introduction to Characteristics and Educ/Affective Needs

Introduction to characteristics and unique educational and affective needs of gifted learners. Analysis of philosophical considerations, historical perspectives, definitions and types of giftedness, incidence, and evaluation procedures. Cultural comparisons of the manifestations of giftedness, ways of reversing underrepresentation of minority students in programs for the gifted, and affective social-emotional topics/issues relating to giftedness. This course is a post-bacc, non-degree course not open to Duke undergraduates. Consent of instructor required.