The concept of giftedness and mental superiority. The development of the concept of gifted and talented. Definition of talented and superior. Classification of definitions of giftedness and excellence. Characteristics of the gifted: mental, cognitive, physical, emotional, and personal – social. The personality of the gifted and their inclinations. The economic, social and cultural conditions of the gifted. Problems facing the gifted. Intelligence: Relationship Between intelligence and talent. Meaning of intelligence. Physiological explanations for intelligence. Psychological explanations for intelligence. Measurement of intelligence
Intended learning outcomes
v Determine the characteristics of the gifted and the different ways of classifying them.
v Familiarity with gifted education strategies and the role of the family and school in that.
Teaching and learning methods
Using the method of lectures and open discussion panels, and presenting some working papers
Methods of assessments
The first and second mid-term exams and the end-of-semester exam
