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.
Eliasib – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
great
Priscilla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was very informational and I learned a lot about the different types of gifted students in my classroom and how to work with them.
Veronica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
quickand informative
Claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent topic and very interesting.
Francisca – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Great information.
liezel – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Engjoyed
Delilah – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I found it very informative and helpful.
Maximo – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
is a good course
Stephanie – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the stories that were shared, it helped me to picture the students and ultimately help me see my students in a different light.
Camelia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course. Eye-opening on some of the struggles that gifted children may have.