1. Demonstrate understanding of the
terminology used in the development of curriculum for the gifted,
including such terms as acceleration, enrichment, and differentiation.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the role
of current state standards of the general education curriculum and the
implications for the education of gifted students.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the
principles of differentiation for gifted learners.
4. Demonstrate the ability to
evaluate models for teaching gifted curriculum.
5. Demonstrate the ability to
evaluate gifted curriculum and instructional strategies.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of
appropriate resources, including technology, for teaching students who are
gifted.
7. Demonstrate the ability to match
instructional strategies and materials, such as curriculum compacting and
grouping, to individual needs of learners.
8. Demonstrate the ability to develop
units of instruction aligning curricular components, including objectives,
introduction, teaching strategies, learning activities, products,
resources, and assessments, to meet the cognitive and affective needs of
the gifted.
9. Demonstrate the ability to
communicate and work in partnerships with students, families, and school
personnel.
10. Demonstrate the ability to
identify student outcomes, evaluate student progress, and develop an
appropriate educational plan.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of a
continuum of services that supports the needs and interests of gifted
students.