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At the end of the course, the student must be able to: 1- Clarify the characteristics of the gifted and the economic, social and cultural conditions of the gifted. 2- Determine the methods and tools for detecting talented and talented people and the criteria for judging talent analyze the factors behind talent and mental superiority. 3- Acquire the skill of classifying talented people according to their levels. 4- Multiply of types of programs for gifted and talented students and the specifications of the gifted teacher 5- Use critical and creative thinking 6- Develop their ability to compare intelligence and talent |
Teaching and learning methods
The course will be presented to the student through lectures, panel discussions, or assignments and exercises, discussion and dialogue
Methods of assessments
Methods of evaluating students in this course(class work 40% & final 60%)
Class work: is divided into written midterm, assignments and tasks
Written final exam
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Main Contents of the Course |
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Scientific topics |
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The concept of talent and mental excellence. The evolution of the concept of talented and superior. The definition of talented and superior. Classification of definitions of talent and excellence. |
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Gifted characteristics: mental and cognitive - physical - emotional and personal - social. Talented personality and tendencies. The economic, social and cultural conditions of the talented. Problems facing talented people. |
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Intelligence: The relationship between intelligence and talent. The meaning of intelligence. Physiological interpretations of intelligence. Psychological explanations of intelligence. Measuring intelligence. Characteristics of intelligence. Mental superiority between genetics and the environment. |
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Intelligence: The relationship between intelligence and talent. The meaning of intelligence. Physiological interpretations of intelligence. Psychological explanations of intelligence. Measuring intelligence. Characteristics of intelligence. Mental superiority between genetics and the environment. |
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First Midterm Exam |
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Methods and tools to detect talented and superior Standards for judging talent. The role of the family in the detection of talented people. The role of the school in the detection of talented people. Factors that hinder the discovery and care of talented people. The most important methods and tools to detect talented people. Objective methods: Tests and measures of intelligence - Tests of preparations and abilities - Measures of social relations - Tests and measures of personality - Tests of tendencies - Tests of attainment. Subjective or non-test methods: biography - note - cumulative record - list of appreciation (monitoring) - ramps - daily notes and personal notes. The blueprint of the process of discovering talented and superior. |
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Types of programs for talented and outstanding students. Talented and superior need for special education. Educational program planning. Gifted curricula and programs. The most important curriculum for gifted students: Acceleration - Enrichment - Superior Collection Systems - Uniqueness of Education. General trends in the upbringing of talented children. |
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Second Midterm Exam
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Talented and superior teacher. Gifted and Outstanding School. Problems facing talented and outstanding teachers. The role of teachers in the care of gifted teachers. Talented Teacher Skills. Care of talented people in non-study subjects. |
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Family, talent and excellence. The role of the family in the development of the child's talent. A family that provokes and nurtures creativity. The needs of talented and superior people. The goals of parents' education. Parenting patterns. Types of impediments to talent, excellence and creativity. Gifted mentoring areas. |
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Final Exam |
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Where books are located |
Author |
Date of publication
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Edition |
Reference Title |
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National Library |
Zoubi, Ahmed Mohamed |
2003 |
Dar al Zahran Publishing and Distribution Amman /Jordan |
Special education, care and guidance for gifted and disabled persons |
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National Library |
Al-Shaikhli, Khalid Khalil |
2005 |
University Book Al Ain - United Arab Emir |
Talented and outstanding children's methods of discovery and care |
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Postgraduate Library |
Obaid, Majda Al-Sa |
2011 |
Safa Publishing and Distribution House, Amman - Jordan |