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.
Dulce – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Cherise – Private Pay (verified owner) –
It was helpful
Donna – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
I learned about identifying students and testing.
Noemi – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this training because I could identify aspects of my students that I need to look at more closely when we return back to school.
Meghan – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great, practical resources.
Jorge – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It is a must have for all teachers at the beginning, middle and end of your career.
zenobia – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
great course
cheryl – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and I think all Educators should take this course.
Maria Cristina – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course, I learned so much!
Monica – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
The reflective questions really made me think about how I could apply something in my class or think about looking at students in a different light based on characteristics portrayed and how constant observation can help identify students who might excel with the right supports.