Description
In a multi-ability classroom, the biggest challenge is often keeping all students engaged at their own level and pace. In this innovative, hands-on course, Joyce Juntune, Ph.D., will show you strategies and lesson activities that self-level for each student. Practical advice paired with informative learning theory will help you apply the activities in your classroom and help each student achieve their potential.
In this 3-hour course, you will learn:
- Theories of cognitive development that help you apply strategies effectively
- How to help students become independent learners
- Fanned activities for groups and individuals that allow students to take learning as far as they desire
- How to adapt curriculum using these strategies
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies a, b, c, f, g and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2.
Dr. 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 the areas of intelligence, child and adolescent development, educational psychology, giftedness, and creativity. Dr. Juntune earned her master’s degree in curriculum instruction from St. Cloud University and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Texas A&M University.
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.
Renee – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples of things I can use in my classroom on a daily basis.
Melissa – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Some great ideas to take back to the classroom to use with ALL your students but that will also extend for the gifted child
Elizabeth – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
I think it was very informational. I enjoyed listening to her.
Danee – FORT BEND ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter is engaging and brings much experience to share throughout the course. The strategies and handouts are excellent resources that can be put to use right away in the classroom.
Kayla – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
The instructor was awesome!
Amy – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This course gave several very good suggestions to simply and quickly increase rigor for gifted students, as well as keep them engaged.
Shanee – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
I found that there were concepts that could be used for more than just the gifted students in my classroom. These concepts were also realistic and doable.
laura – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
i really enjoyed it and i learned a lot.
Brian – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
A quick and efficient course that does its intended job in the end-
Diana – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Lots of great ideas and the handouts are explained and have many options for use.