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.
Terrie – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is clear and engaging to watch. She also teaches very explicitly.
Jami – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very interesting and I learned a lot of really great things that I can do with my kids.
Megan – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
Melissa – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
It is great
Crystal – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the activities as well as listening to Mrs. Juntune speak.
Stacy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This course was interesting and gave me good ideas on how I can better differentiate my classroom.
Jennifer – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It’s very insightful.
Danny – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful course, Great teaching ideas
Cassie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I give this PD 5 stars! I love this presenter’s approach, delivery, examples, professionalism, etc. I have attended several of her sessions before and always look for her.
-She always has fantastic ideas and new ways to approach something old.
Bryce – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Good.