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.
Joe – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
This is a well designed course that poses though provoking concepts for educators
Patrick – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Melissa – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoy learning from Dr. Juntune.
Lori – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
The course provided good information and clear examples.
April – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Well thought out and implemented – gives opportunity for reflection and practice.
John – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course with plenty of helpful strategies and ideas.
Cassandra – ALPINE ISD (verified owner) –
This course gives a good insight of what materials to use to assess and observe GT students.
Rachel – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave some helpful classroom ideas and a lot of good information on screening students for GT programs.
William – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I learned the more in depth about high fluid students.
Paula – BURNET CISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course. Awesome instructor. I have a BS in Psychology. I wish I had Dr. Juntune.