Description
It used to be that intelligence and giftedness were solely based on I.Q. and test scores. As our understanding of giftedness and the brain has expanded, the means of assessing and identifying gifted students have also expanded. In this course, “Screening, Assessment, and Identification of the Gifted”, Joyce Juntune Ph.D., draws from her vast knowledge and experience in gifted education to present invaluable tools for identifying gifted students using a variety of different methods.
In this 6-hour course, you will learn about:
- Definitions and unique characteristics of giftedness
- The role of intelligence in gifted students
- Methods of screening students for signs of giftedness
- Suggestions and guidelines for gifted programs
- Scoring tests
- Differences between testing boys and girls
And much more!
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.
Jill – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
This course should be examined closely at the elementary level so all is not lost come middle school and beyond. A more aggressive approach will create less loss of valuable time and potential.
Megan – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful in understanding gifted boys and girls and testing.
Samantha – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I did not like this course
karina – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Pretty interesting. I wish they wouldn’t break the course up into so many small clips.
Deborah – SAN ELIZARIO ISD (verified owner) –
I like the course but would like to review it often.
Scott – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the course. Felt like it was very beneficial.
LaToya – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Donna – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very good course to learn how to teach your GT students.
Jamie – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.
Milessa – ANDREWS ISD (verified owner) –
I can easily review information and complete the session on my schedule.