Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Identification of Gifted ÖEB 541 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Feyzullah ŞAHİN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Feyzullah ŞAHİN (Güz)
Goals To introduce principles, models, and tools used in identifying gifted individuals; to provide skills for analyzing the processes of using intelligence, creativity, and aptitude tests, and the ethical/practical issues encountered in identification.
Course Content History and basic principles of identification; nomination processes; intelligence tests; creativity tests; performance assessment; use of multiple data sources; errors and ethics in identification; identification models in Türkiye (e.g., BILSEM).
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basics of diagnostic models.
2 Understands different diagnostic models.
3 Compares different diagnostic models.
4 Uses and evaluates different diagnostic models.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts and principles of identification. Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Case Study
2. Week Identification models (Renzulli, Gagné, etc.). Research, Interview
3. Week Nomination processes and teacher observation forms. Research, Interview
4. Week Cognitive assessment: Intelligence tests and foundations. Research, Interview
5. Week Creativity tests and assessment methods. Research, Interview
6. Week Performance-based assessment and portfolios. Research, Interview, Practice
7. Week Using multiple criteria in identification. Research, Interview
8. Week Identification processes in early childhood. Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
9. Week Identifying disadvantaged and twice-exceptional (2e) groups. Research, Lecture
10. Week Identification practices in Türkiye: BILSEM process. Research, Lecture
11. Week Psychometric properties of identification tools. Research, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12. Week Ethical issues and cultural bias in identification. Research, Lecture, Discussion
13. Week Reporting identification results and family briefing Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
14. Week Transition from identification to programming & review. Practice, Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 To have scientifically based theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
2 To have scientifically based theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
8 Sharing their thoughts and solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
12 Using formal and informal measurement-evaluation tools and methods to evaluate the student's needs and achievements in multiple aspects and interpreting the results.
15 Having information about students' development and learning characteristics.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5
PY15 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • The lecturer presentation notes
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 7 4 28
Research 14 4 56
Other Activities 5 4 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 8 8
Homework 14 3 42
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0