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.
Heather – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This was the second time I have surveyed this course, since it is serving to update my 30 hours after 10+ years of teaching GT students. It always helps to hear key concepts presented by Joyce Juntune.
Fabiola – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative, but I find it challenging staying in front of the computer for such a long time.
Elda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! I highly recommend. I learned so many strategies to create creative thinkers.
Tammie – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I love the unique strategies and can’t wait to implement them!
Araceli – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was very good information!
Marisa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful with lots of ideas to take to the classroom!
Elizabeth – MISSION CISD (verified owner) –
Great presenter with tremendous amount of insightful information.
Cynthia – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter is really enthusiastic and engaging!
Elisa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
There were a lot of great strategies you can use with all students. I enjoyed it!!!
Madison – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful and provided me with great tools to support my students!