EDCI 621: Introduction to Gifted and Talented Learners

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines nature and needs of gifted and talented learners by exploring their varied characteristics. Analyzes the role of culture, language, income, dis/ability, and ethnicity in the manifestation and identification of gifts and talents. Prepares teachers to examine issues in gifted education, and recognize and advocate for underrepresented student groups in gifted programs. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 81168, Format: Online, Instructor: Shannon King

Summer 2023, Section: B01, CRN 41657, Format: Online, Instructor: Shannon King
Spring 2023, Section: 6H1, CRN 24061, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: James Mudd
Summer 2022, Section: B01, CRN 42983, Format: Online, Instructor: Shannon King
Spring 2021, Section: 6H1, CRN 25217, Format: Online, Instructor: Melissa Edmonds
Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 80829, Format: Online, Instructor: Shannon King
Summer 2019, Section: B01, CRN 42582, Format: Online, Instructor: Shannon King
Spring 2019, Section: 6H1, CRN 23455, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Melissa Edmonds
Fall 2017, Section: DL1, CRN 83043, Format: Online, Instructor: Shannon King
Spring 2015, Section: 6F1, CRN 22715, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Shannon King
Spring 2013, Section: 601, CRN 21718, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Susan Coleman
Fall 2010, Section: 001, CRN 78617, Instructor: Shannon King