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.
Robert – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Too many breaks and activities that caused the immersion to falter. That being said, it was useful information.
Shona – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Jayna – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave great insight into activities that can be done with all students to see which students possibly stand out for giftedness.
RUMALDO – MARBLE FALLS ISD (verified owner) –
The course is very informative. It does seem to be geared mainly to the elementary and middle school levels although some of the information can be modified to fit the high school levels as well.
Chelsea – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great for learning how to build up verbal skills.
Trey – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Stephanie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was very resourceful.
Tyson – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Tomas – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Good Training.
Adriana – 588 Co-op (verified owner) –
Awesome!