Pedagogical seminar in English at the B2+ level: Supporting the development of gifted students at school WNP-PE-ERAS-AKLI-ZN

Knowledge:
The student has knowledge about abilities, types of abilities, ways of identifying a gifted student. Knows what kind of developmental asynchronies gifted individuals face (understanding emotional, social and behavioral difficulties). Knows educational strategies and programs adapted to the needs of gifted students and legal regulations regarding the functioning of gifted students at school. In addition, knows what role the teacher plays in developing the student's abilities and what role parents and peers play.

Skills:
The student is able to construct a curriculum adapted to the individual needs and interests of a gifted student. Has the ability to use selected methods of working with a gifted student, e.g. project, problem-based and organizing an educational space supporting creativity and critical thinking.

Social competences:
The student is aware of the needs of a gifted student and the challenges related to educational support for their development. Is ready to shape a school environment supporting the development of a gifted student and to engage in work with such a student. Is open to cooperation in supporting the development of a gifted student.

Methods for verification
- Implementation of tasks (original concept, substantive content, aesthetics)
- Work in teams
- Individual evaluation of sources
- Active participation in conversation classes

Students must attend at least 80% of classes to pass the course.
Scores:
1) Tasks - 60 points
2) Work in teams - 10 points
3) Individual evaluation of sources - 15 points
4) Active participation in conversation classes - 15 points

Final score:
60-67 p. - 3,0
68-75 p. - 3,5
76-83 p. - 4,0
84-91 p. - 4,5
92-100 p.-5,0

Required literature:
Coleman, L.J., & Cross, T.L. (2005). Being Gifted in School: An Introduction to Development, Guidance, and Teaching (2nd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003233213
Gray-Fow B. (2004), Discovering and Developing Talent in Schools :An Inclusive Approach, Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Gross D. (2022), Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World , St Martins Pr.
Olszewski-Kubilius, P., & Lee, S.-Y. (2004). The Role of Participation in In-School and Outside-of-School Activities in the Talent Development of Gifted Students. Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 15(3), 107-123. https://doi.org/10.4219/jsge-2004-454
Phillips, N., & Lindsay, G. (2006). Motivation in gifted students. High Ability Studies, 17(1), 57–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/13598130600947119
Rakow, S. (2020). Educating Gifted Students in Middle School: A Practical Guide (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003234807

Additional literature:
Collins D., MacNamara A. (2022), Talent Development: A Practitioner and Parents Guide, Taylor&Francis.
Davies B., Davies B. J. (2011), Talent Management in Education, Sage Publications Ltd.
Paynte J. L. (2021), Teach to Develop Talent: How to Motivate and Engage Tomorrows Innovators Today, Sage Publications Ltd.
Swanson J. D. (2021), Talent Development in School: An Educator's Guide to Implementing a Culturally Responsive Talent Identification and Development Program, Prufrock Pr.

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