Unit details
ESP701 - Education and Development of Exceptional Learners
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Spicer |
Content
This unit focuses on the current understandings of students with exceptional learning abilities. Topics covered include conceptions of intelligence, giftedness and talent; identification; social and emotional needs; underachievement; students at risk; curriculum models and program planning.
Assessment
Three assessment tasks including one theoretical essay (40%) related to current understandings of the education and development of exceptional learners, one essay or project applying theory to practice (50%) and participation in online discussions based on unit reading/activities (10%). Assessments will total approximately 6000 words.
Prescribed texts
Colangelo, N, & Davis, G.A. (2003), Handbook of Gifted Education. Allyn & Bacon
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $565 | $565 | $1872 | $2394 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
