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.
Sabrina – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative
Erica – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was an eye opener, I can now understand gifted tendencies and help a student feel welcome with his ideas.
Alma L – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It is great!
Ainsley – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
helpful
Amy – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I loved listening to this course. It felt like I was in the classroom being taught again. Invaluable information that all teachers need.
Denizly – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great
Stephanie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful and informational!
Kayla – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This was a great training. I also liked how they included all the GT tests that can be taken.
Sellina – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
great activities to use in the classroom
Marissa – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting.