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.
Steve – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This course allowed me to complete it at my own pace which was extremely helpful. I learned so much insight into gifted identification and how to better meet their needs within the classroom setting.
Monica – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting and informative.
Tabitha – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
David – SAN ELIZARIO ISD (verified owner) –
Great.
Michael – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
it is important for teachers to recognize gifted students and learn what to look for.
Anna – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Its a good course
Donald – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Great
Kathi – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Combined information-getting as well as application of skills/concepts.
Gabriel – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I learned that assessing for GT is an ongoing process involving many tools and methodologies.
Michelle – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –
Good