case study

Gifted Individual Case Study and Instructional Plan 25 points Due March 16, 2021 Participants will synthesize the academic, social and emotional and family characteristics of giftedness in diverse populations by creating a descriptive profile (case study) of an historically underrepresented individual with gifts and talents. The case study may be based on a fictional character or a real-life individual, such as a family member, student, or a famous gifted individual. The case study is written as if the writer has consulted student records, observed the student, and interviewed the student’s teachers and family members. The profile must include multiple data points that would be used to identify this student for gifted and talented education programs and services. At least two sources of quantitative data and two sources of qualitative data must be included. The selection of assessments and gifted characteristics must be supported with research, and the case study must include a reference list of two or more sources.

Using the information that has been provided in the Gifted Individual Case Study, participants will develop an instructional plan for the gifted and talented education programs and services to address the student’s needs. The instructional plan should account for the student’s cognitive and affective needs as well as his/her interests. The decisions about gifted education programs and services must be supported with research and include a reference list of two or more sources.

Participants with use the case studies and instructional plans in a class session where they assume the role of a Gifted and Talented Education Specialist who is presenting the student for review by a Gifted and Talented Education Review Committee. Each Committee member will provide oral and written feedback on the effectiveness of the plan to meet the needs of this student.

Gifted Individual Case Study and Instructional Plan Components Possible Points

The Gifted Individual Case Study of an underrepresented gifted individual includes multiple data points from hypothetical student records, observations, and interviews. At least two sources of quantitative and qualitative data are included. Selection of data points is supported by research from at least two references that adhere to APA guidelines for formatting.

10 points

The Instructional Plan describes gifted education programs and services that are aligned with the data presented in the Case Study. The effectiveness of the services is supported by research from at least two references that adhere to APA guidelines for formatting.

10 points

Class presentation to the Gifted and Talented Education Review Committee observes time limits and allows for discussion of effectiveness of the plan and written feedback.

5 points

TOTAL 25 points