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.
Maria – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Course!!!
Misty – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It had good information but I retain information better when I can read it myself instead of listening to someone on the computer
Shelby – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed being able to watch the videos at my own pace. I feel there was an appropriate amount of discussion questions and quizzes.
Lacey – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and great reflective questions.
Brandi – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
A little difficult to listen as not very engaging…need visuals.
Haley – NEW KNOXVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
The last module seemed to be focused on high school grade levels and college versus younger students. Overall, all modules were great and described differentiation at many different levels.
Julie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was fantastic!
Ben – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Very insightful
Diana – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
I think it was very helpful,
Nada – TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY (verified owner) –
This course gave me a great introduction to gifted students and how to better serve them. It was not overwhelming and was well-paced.