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Gifted Student Teacher: Characteristics and Competencies
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Education & Development Education & Counseling Personal Skills Professional Skills

About This Course

This course explores the educational philosophy for nurturing gifted individuals, highlighting the fundamental differences between talent, intelligence, and creativity. It equips trainees with skills in designing enrichment curricula and psychological and behavioral guidance methods to address the challenges faced by this group. The course targets teachers, supervisors, and education students, providing them with tools for identifying gifted individuals and strategies for higher-order thinking. It serves as a practical guide to enable specialists to nurture gifted students and develop their abilities based on solid scientific foundations.

Course Curriculum

  1. Talent, Excellence, and Intelligence: The Essential Differences and Terminology
  2. The Importance of the Teacher's Role as a Cornerstone in Gifted Programs
  3. Professional Models for the Exceptional Teacher
  4. Characteristics of a Successful Teacher and Barriers to Performance
  1. Stages and Tools for Identifying the Gifted
  2. Teacher Indicators for Identifying Talent
  3. The Three Competencies for Preparing the Guiding Teacher
  1. The Key Aspects of the Teacher's Role as a Guide and Direct Strategies for Teaching Thinking Skills
  2. Designing Programs for Cognitive Processes and Enrichment
  3. Key Messages and Recommendations
  1. The Test

Course Requirements

  • Familiarity with the fundamentals of educational psychology and teaching principles
  • A background in the concept of individual differences among learners.
  • Professional or academic interest in special education and gifted care.
  • A desire to develop skills in behavior management and academic and professional counseling.

Learning outcomes

  • Accurately distinguishing between the concepts of talent, academic excellence, and creativity according to educational standards.
  • Identifying and applying the personal and professional traits necessary for an effective gifted education teacher.
  • Implementing systematic and organized steps to identify gifted students within the school using screening tools and measures.
  • Designing and leading enrichment programs and teaching strategies based on higher-order thinking skills and problem-solving.

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