SP0093 Twice-exceptional students

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Synchronous online teaching
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mgr. Petra Dvořáčková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Věra Vojtová, Ph.D.
Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Mgr. Petra Dvořáčková
Supplier department: Department of Special and Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 23/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with essential knowledge about twice-exceptionality as a combination of giftedness and special educational needs. The course will cover different combinations of twice-exceptional students, their specific educational needs, and the opportunities and challenges they face in the educational process. Students will be introduced to the basics of assessment and intervention, as well as current support measures available in inclusive school environments. Special attention will be given to the role of multidisciplinary collaboration, including the position of special educators, in supporting the education of twice-exceptional pupils.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will: - Possess essential knowledge about the twice-exceptionality, - Possess elementary knowledge on the combinations of twice-exceptionality, - Be introduced into the educational needs of twice-exceptional students, - Will be aware of opportunities and challenges in education of twice-exceptional pupils, - Have an overview of current support options in inclusive school environment.
Syllabus
  • Definition of Twice-Exceptionality and 2e Students Assessment of Twice-Exceptionality Educational Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students Support Options for Twice-Exceptional Students The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Supporting 2e Students
Literature
  • BAUM, Susan M., Robin M. SCHADER and Steven V. OWEN. To be gifted & learning disabled : strength-based strategies for helping twice-exceptional students with LD, ADHD, ASD, and more. Third edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021, xi, 301. ISBN 9781618216441. info
  • Understanding twice-exceptional learners : connecting research to practice. Edited by C. Matthew Fugate - Wendy A. Behrens - Cecelia A. Boswell. First published. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020, ix, 303. ISBN 9781646320776. info
  • Twice exceptional : supporting and educating bright and creative students with learning difficulties. Edited by Scott Barry Kaufman. New York: Oxford University Press, 2018, xiv, 363. ISBN 9780190645472. info
  • CALLARD-SZULGIT, Rosemary. Twice-exceptional kids : a guide for assisting students who are both academically gifted and learning disabled. Lanham, Md.: Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2008, viii, 117. ISBN 9781578867790. info
  • BESNOY, Kevin D. Successful strategies for twice-exceptional students. Waco: Prufrock Press, 2006, 75 s. ISBN 1593631944. info
  • Uniquely gifted : identifying and meeting the needs of the twice-exeptional student. Edited by Kiesa Kay. Gilsum, N.H.: Avocus Publishing, 2000, xi, 366. ISBN 189076504X. info
Teaching methods
The course will be delivered via an interactive syllabus on the IS course platform. Students will be required to complete ongoing assignments for each of the five chapters, based on self-study from the assigned literature. They will share their conclusions in a discussion forum and actively comment on the assignments of other participants. Additionally, students will be required to complete ongoing tests and prepare and present a final group project—a presentation on a given topic.
Assessment methods
Submitting five individual assignments to the discussion forum and actively responding to the assignments of other course participants. Successfully completing five ongoing tests. Delivering a final group presentation on a given topic (online in the last week of the semester).
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
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