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.
GLORIA – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course!
Maria – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
presenter is knowledgeable and experienced.
Nasim – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This course is very useful and beneficial. I can use the strategies I learnt in my classes.
Diana – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Anna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting.
Rhonda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Laura – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Good course for an overview of characteristics of gifted students.
Patricia – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I found this course interesting. I learned about so much about the different dynamics that are involved in being a gifted learner.
Jamie – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
This was a great overall course. I gained insight into both my students and my own children.
Sarah – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative