Description
One of the most important foundational aspects of working with gifted students is developing a deep understanding of them. What motivates them? How do they think? And how do they learn? Joyce Juntune, Ph.D. answers these questions and more in this 6-hour course. Dr. Juntune focuses on the nature and needs of gifted students, including the characteristics, social-emotional needs, and programming options. Understanding your gifted students is the starting point for preparing them for life-long success.
In this course you’ll learn to:
- Understand sources of energy in gifted students
- Identify indicators of giftedness
- Differentiate between high achievers and gifted students
- Understand statistical distribution
- Identify the four types of gifted students
- And much more!
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 5.5.
Dr. 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. Dr. Juntune earned her master’s degree in curriculum instruction from St. Cloud University and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Texas A&M University.
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.
Robbin – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the program ; however I really missed having the hand-outs to look at to follow along during the course.
Mandy – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I am a product of generational/childhood poverty and do not believe that the content in regard to the “this” and “that” language is valid.
Kati – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This self paced class is very interesting and educational. I was worried about being able to complete it online, but thanks to the presenter, I am thoroughly enjoying it.
Stephanie – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
I love all of Dr. Juntune’s course’s. She is very informative and engaging.
Jordyn – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative in understanding what a Gt student’s learning and interests looks like. It is also helpful in giving advice on how to use their interests to engage them in their learning.
Genevieve – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very thorough information and enjoyable class!
Heather – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and interesting. I learned a lot about the differentiation and levels of gifted students.
Marco – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information. A bit long with all the information given.
Emily – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This course mainly focuses on gifted learners in an elementary setting.
Beverly – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Ms. Juntune’s course is very thorough! A good refresher for things you may have forgotten.