Description
Great training is the foundation for great teaching. That is why we developed the “30-Hour Core for Educators of the Gifted and Talented,” taught by Joyce Juntune, Ph.D. This course provides the foundational knowledge necessary for working with gifted students. You will learn what intelligences is, how the brain works, how to develop creativity in your students, how to spot a gifted student, and so much more.
This package is 30 hours of training, covering core topics including:
- Nature & Needs of GT (6 Hour)
- Social and Emotional (6 Hour)
- Developing Creative Thinking (6 Hour)
- Differentiation of Curriculum (6 Hour)
- Screening, Assessment, and Identification (6 Hour)
Presenter Bio
Dr. Joyce Juntune is a renowned consultant, trainer, professor, and lecturer with more than 45 years of experience in the field of education. She is an instructional associate professor at Texas A&M University, and she teaches graduate-level courses in her expert areas of intelligence, child and adolescent development, educational psychology, giftedness, and creativity. She has focused the majority of her career on the areas of intelligence and gifted and talented education. Dr. Juntune has served as the executive director for the National Association for Gifted Children and the Institute for Applied Creativity at Texas A&M University.
Michelle – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Well segmented, visually alternating to keep interest, personal as well as scientifcal references provided.
Cheryl – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It clearly explains the nature and needs of the gifted student in classroom.
Gerardo – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Bailey – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This course has a lot of important information!
Teresa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course identifies, describes and offers strategies to implement that will nurture the social emotional aspect of gifted children.
Andres – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Every teacher should be required to take this course to better meet the needs of gifted students.
Beatriz – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
it is a great tool to know gift students
Linda – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative course.
David – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course that provides information meant to enhance a GT student’s overall experience in class.
Charrisce – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I like how material were presented as soon as Dr. J started speaking. There were a mixture of practices that can be utilized across content.