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.
Florencio – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course will open teachers’ eyes in such a way that they will no longer take the little things that students do or don’t do for granted.
Francisco – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Is great course that can help you understand how to identify gifted students.
Diana – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Some of this information did not seem relevant for classroom teachers.
Heriberto – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Overall good but there were some areas that were redundant. The course can be shortened.
Karina – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!!!
Michael – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Jamie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful information.
Virginia – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Helps clear out some misunderstanding when referring someone as gifted.
Mary – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very well presented, excellent visuals/examples
Lori – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
good