Gifted Education - Hofstra University

Gifted Education from Hofstra University is a Campus Master Teaching of the Gifted and Talented degree that prepares you for a Education career. The advanced certificate program for teaching students of high ability/talents is designed for teachers who hold New York State teacher certification or for students completing an education master's program who seek a concentration in gifted education: 12 s.h. This program leads to the New York extension for gifted education for classroom teaching certificates. Program Philosophy, Goals and Objectives The advanced certificate program in gifted education provides in- and pre-service teachers with the skills and competencies necessary for effective instruction with ?gifted and talented children or youth who give evidence of high performance capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership ability, or in specific academic fields, and who require service or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop such capabilities? (Public Law 103-382-Title XIV, 1988, p. 388). The assessment techniques and strategies used in the identification of high-ability learners, research-based methodologies and instruction, including differentiated and enriched curricula, and program evaluation are major foci of the program. Special education programs build upon general education and all students must have this prerequisite preparation. Field experiences are linked to each of the courses within the advanced certificate program culminating in an internship in a school-wide enrichment program. View more details on Hofstra University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching of the Gifted and Talented courses.