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.
Melinda – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It really helped me learn how to identify gifted and what testing should look like. The course is very well laid out and planned.
Crystal – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course is great at breaking down what will help the educator identify and serve GT students.
Kelly – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was a good course. Good to hear about the testing involved, as well as, the pros and cons to each test.
Cristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s ok
Gerardo – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Eduardo – CLEVELAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great tools provided for implementing in the classroom.
Adrian – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
very useful information.
Andres – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Every teacher should be required to take this course to better meet the needs of gifted students.
Altagracia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting information. Great Course!
Jordy – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
This is an amazing course.