PUBPOL272S

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Overlooked Children: Topics of Equity and Access in Gifted Education

School of Public Policy A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

PUBPOL

Catalog Number

272S

Title

Overlooked Children: Topics of Equity and Access in Gifted Education

Course Description

The underrepresentation of certain groups in gifted programs persists. This course will examine the enrollment disparities that exist in gifted and advanced programs, critically review the assessment practices used to identify gifted students, and explore educational policy designed to reconcile equity and access issues in education. A variety of partners will host students for the service-learning component for this course. Potential partners include, but are not limited to, local schools, non-profit organizations, and research centers focusing on equity and access issues in education.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Occasionally

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Seminar

General Education Curriculum Codes

CCI - (CCI) Cross Cultural Inquiry, EI - (EI) Ethical Inquiry, SB - (SB) Social & Behavioral Analysis: A&S Curriculum, SS - (SS) Social Sciences