MAPP02 - IfE

MAPP02
Gifted and Talented Learners in the Classroom

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 3 ECTS

Self Study Hours: 36

Duration: 6 Sessions

Contact Hours: 15

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Home/EU/EEA Fees: €105
International Fee: €420

Assessment Hours: 24

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for the module are to be in possession of one of the following:

a. A Bachelor’s degree in Education (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent) together with relevant experience in an educational setting;

b. A Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent) and PGCE (or equivalent) together with relevant experience in an educational setting;

c. A Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent) together with 3 years’ relevant experience in an educational setting;

d. A Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7 with a minimum of 90 ECTS, or equivalent) and a Permanent Teacher’s Warrant together with relevant experience in an educational setting

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

This module aims to expose course participants to the main areas in relation to gifted and talented students. The course participants will be exposed to the major theories of giftedness and will be guided in the identification process of gifted students. Participants will critically examine how cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic factors impact the identification and support of gifted learners, addressing issues of bias and underrepresentation.

By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences

Become aware of the social and emotional developmental process of gifted learners;
Differentiate and adapt the curriculum and classroom material for gifted learners;
Monitor the progress of gifted students across the curriculum;
Collaborate with colleagues and other professional about techniques beneficial for gifted learners.

Knowledge

Define gifted or talented learners and contextually describe the characteristics of gifted learners in the educational setting;
Identify aspects of social and emotional difficulties expressed by gifted and talented learners;
Identify underachievement and effective interventions to support gifted learners;
Evaluate collaborative strategies to support gifted learners.

Skills

Apply different theoretical models to understand, identify and support gifted learners within diverse educational contexts;
Provide emotional support and address underachievement in gifted learners;
Critically evaluate the progress of gifted learners;
Discuss the strengths and abilities of the gifted student with colleagues and carers/parents.

Assessment Methods

This module will be assessed through: Assignment.