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.
Jaclyn – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and presented models that I learned about during development courses – wish more people involved in making decisions about standards and content were also aware of these theories.
Kevin – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Interesting
Holly – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Kari – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the different “teaching tools” that were introduced.
Shan – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources shared
Dolores – Pilot (verified owner) –
They were very good ideas to do in my own classroom.
Edna – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s great and very informative. The reflection questions really allow you to explore what you have learned so far.
Evelyn – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Yes
Debra – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Lots of information that can be practically used in my classroom, with all students, not just gifted.
Claudia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and provided a variety of activities to use with gifted students in a multi-ability classroom.