Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented at the Secondary Level

Abstract

Curriculum for the gifted and talented at the secondary level involves more than deciding whether to acceterate or enrich, to group or not, to offer an honors program or an advanced seminar, or to offer advanced placement courses. Rather, it consists of the total learning environment and encompasses the general education, specialized education, co-curricular, and education in non-school settings, together with the climate which is created in the school and classroom for pursuit of excellence. Curriculum planning begins with a clear concept of program goals and objectives. It consists of a number of decisions about content, scope, sequence, integration, articulation and balance, as well as about resource use, time, space, and organization.

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