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.
Lavada – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course was so informative. I learned so much about the mind of a gifted student.
Benjamin – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Tough
Desiree – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative on the process of testing and identification.
Sonia B. – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
I liked this course because I could complete at my convenience.
Michele – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
Did not hold my attention. Information I already knew and could have tested out off by your own GT test out training.
Julia – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course explores all the aspects of a GS.
Angelica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the way Joyce explained evrything in a way that was understandable and enjoyable. I really enjoyed her training!
Jasmine – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
it’s great to be able to complete gt training from home so that I can learn at my own pace.
Regina – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of terrific ideas here.
Mehia – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
Educational.