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.
Charlie – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
I would love to do this again.
Chasity – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative. I loved the mini activities!
Marcos – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
The best course I have taken so far. Great handouts and useful activities. Technically, it is well developed. Good sound quality and colorful slides with images to support the content.
Luz – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and easy way to explain and understand the different test used to identify GT students.
Christine – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful and relevant information
Jordan – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome
Justin – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This is a great course with lots of resources.
Susan – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting
Lorena – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
It gave me some new insights about GT students.
Tokewisha – DESOTO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent.