Description
In this 3-hour course, Dr. Colleen Boyle gives an overview of common characteristics of gifted children and discusses their strengths, weaknesses, and potential hangups. You will learn how to help gifted students work through common struggles and use evidence-based data to create solutions to help them succeed.
After taking this course, educators will walk away knowing:
- Key characteristics of gifted students
- Theories of asynchronous development
- Types of overexcitabilities and their influence on classroom performance
- The impact of giftedness on relationships
- How outside factors affect giftedness
- Strategies for managing perfectionism and underachievement
ODE teacher competencies: d, e
NAGC teacher preparation standards: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 5.5
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Colleen Boyle is the president of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. She has been an educator for more than 20 years, nearly all in gifted education in schools in Ohio and Texas as well as with the Department of Defense Education Activity. Dr. Boyle holds a B.S. in elementary education, an M.Ed. in gifted education and educational administration, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology. She currently serves as a supervisor of gifted and talented programs with Columbus City Schools. Dr. Boyle is a past president of Gifted Coordinators of Central Ohio. She enjoys working with educators and families to plan appropriate interventions for gifted learners. Her research interests include the social-emotional aspects of gifted learners, educational and psychological assessment, and giftedness within families. Dr. Boyle enjoys traveling and doting on her twin niece and nephew whenever she gets the chance.
kevin – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great course that details the gifted learner traits.
Priscilla – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
helpful and informational
Leticia – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Rosa – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Rebecca – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
very informational
Cristina – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is very informative. I honestly learned a lot about how I can help my students and also why I am the way that I am. So, I am very pleased for having taken this course. Thanks.
Steven – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great job
Dana – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
i highly enjoyed learning about the underachievements so i can now connect it to my gifted student
Debra – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
very informational
Chelsea – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I love learning about Gifted Students, what they are like and useful strategies for making them comfortable in the classroom.