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.
Amy – GREENEVIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was informative. A bit overwhelming. It requires a mindset change and a strong determination to make the necessary changes in preparation and requires a lot of extra time to make it happen. The benefits for the students is great and worth it though.
Patricia – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Extremely Educating Course, lots of connecting events.
Tiffanee – FORT BEND ISD (verified owner) –
She is great!
Michael – LEANDER ISD (verified owner) –
Regardless of the number of years experience, this course is eye-opening for any teacher.
Samantha – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Matt – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great useful ideas to implement right away or develop over time.
Lachelle – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is too long….
Nevonne – GIDDINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course is beneficial to teachers of 21st century learners.
Oscar – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
April – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
I learned several new strategies that I look forward to using in my classroom.