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.
Elisa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
There were a lot of great strategies you can use with all students. I enjoyed it!!!
maria19 – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
a lot of information to ponder on. Excellent training.
Eduardo – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative, speaker is very knowledgeable.
Elizabeth – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
The classes were very informative.
Veronica – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Instructor is knowledgeable and engaging.
Jessica – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Armando – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting to see identifying factors and resources used in assessing students capabilities.
Julie – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
I do not like it.
Kristi G – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Good info. Tiresome delivery.
VERY much like one of the earlier courses in this series. Almost word for word, in some instances.
Katelyn – COLLEGE STATION ISD (verified owner) –
its a good course