2014-32

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2013

Senate Motion #2014-32

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Eduardo Pagan, Chair
 
Date of First Reading: November 4, 2013
 
Date of Second Reading: December 2, 2013
 
Title of Motion: Request from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College– Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation - for the establishment of a graduate certificate – Gifted Education
 
Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College– Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation - for the establishment of a graduate certificate – Gifted Education

Rationale: The proposed graduate certificate in Gifted Education prepares teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, early interventionists, and family members to work effectively with gifted children. The graduate certificate provides students with the theory and pedagogy needed to identify and serve gifted children and the knowledge and skills required to develop and provide the most current instructional methods and services for their gifted students.
Graduates will understand how to identify the learning potential and address specific needs of gifted and talented students. They will gain an understanding of gifted students’ unique affective and academic needs and know how to design and provide appropriately challenging, differentiated curriculum and instruction so that gifted students may develop their full potential. Graduates will know how to develop a continuum of gifted programs and services, work with administrations, teachers, school boards and parents, and be able to advocate for gifted students at local and national levels. The coursework in the proposed graduate certificate leads to the gifted education endorsement in the State of Arizona.