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.
Ruth – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
It was very thoroughly explained. The graphics helped aid this module.
Kirstie – ROSCOE ISD (verified owner) –
The course was informative-took some notes that I will definitely use in the classroom.
John – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It is adequate.
Suzanne – ROSCOE ISD (verified owner) –
great resource
Jeanne – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Juntune’s course is a valuable learning experience.
Cathy – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
enjoyed presentation
Kymberlen – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Ways to improve verbal intellegence
Nall – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
well done
Tina – SAN ELIZARIO ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me an understanding of gifted and talented and what I can do to help.
Devyn – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was effective