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.
Gregory – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
i have taken a few and a couple in person. This presenter was the least monotone or boring of those i have heard. and her stories were relevant, she didnt try to be overly comedic and also discussed practical ways to use methods discussed in the classroom
Karolyn – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
This is an excellent course that is well presented and packed with valuable information that will help me be better prepared to help my GT students this year.
Alynda – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Good with useful information
Carol – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Jessica – LEANDER ISD (verified owner) –
I was engaged and able to remember the content because it was made so relevant and relatable with stories, examples, anecdotes, etc. Super helpful and inspiring!
JORGE – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It really teach me very important aspects of the gifted education. I learn new things. I really like the different instruments we can use to identify the needs of the gifted kids. What they like and dislike. I really learn how poverty and Second Language aspects affect the identification of the gifted kids.
Karen – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
This course has a lot of good and interesting information.
Melissa – Private Pay (verified owner) –
The course was a lot of fun and full of new ideas. I loved being able to reflect on my learning throughout the modules. I am excited to try some of the creative thinking techniques in the classroom this year. The presenter was very easy to follow and enjoyable to learn from.
Cherie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the information about asperger’s and students who need help with academic vocabulary.
Caitlin – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Informative information on assessing students.