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(Unit 8) Topic 5: The Gifted Child 

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Unit 8 Topic 5 Agenda:

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  1. Unit 8 Topic 5: The Gifted Child - Agenda
  2. ​Experiences with Gifted Children​
  3. What is Gifted/ Highly Capable? 
  4. Gifted Children in ECE 
  5. Common Myths and Misconceptions
  6. Myths about Gifted Children
  7. Areas of Giftedness
  8. How Gifted and Talented Manifests
  9. Traits in Gifted Infants
  10. Barriers to Identifying Giftedness
  11. Assessing Giftedness
  12. Meeting Their Needs​
  13. ECE Specific Strategies
  14. End of Topic 5 Assessment Quiz
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Topic 5 Course Description:
2 Clock Hours
CDA Settings:
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)
The gifted child is often a source of confusion and uncertainty for educators of all experience levels. It is important for early childhood educators to be aware of the characteristics, misconceptions, classifications, and resources to assist these children throughout their educational journey. This course will give educators applicable tools to use when working with gifted and talented children from birth to school-age.
Learning Outcomes:
  • ​Reflect on prior experiences with gifted children
  • Determine best classroom supports for hypothetical situations involving gifted children
  • Explain common myths and misconceptions of gifted children
  • Identify areas of giftedness in children
  • Investigate characteristics specific to gifted children
**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup BS Ed. for developing the curriculum for this course. ** ​
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