Description
It is impossible to serve the needs of gifted children without first identifying them. Unfortunately, many students aren’t identified until too late in their educational journey. In this 1-hour course, Debra Troxclair, Ph.D. defines what giftedness actually is and presents the reasons why it is important to identify gifted students as early as possible.
In this course you will learn:
- Different types of gifted students
- Traits of giftedness that are often mistaken for misbehavior
- How to identify young children with advanced abilities
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 5.5.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Debra Troxclair, Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at Lamar University, received her doctoral degree in Special Education (Emphasis in Gifted Education) from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 20 years of teaching experience in both elementary and university classroom settings. She is a member of several professional associations focusing on giftedness. Dr. Troxclair is currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee and the University Networking Committee of the National Association for Gifted Children. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented and is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children-TAG Division.
christine – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting, and explains the feelings behind the characteristics of being gifted. It also clarifies some misconceptions about behaviors that appear to be difficult, yet are clues of giftedness.
Karla – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This professional development was very interesting and beneficial to learn from. It gave plenty of examples and insight into the GT world.
Rebecca – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Nicholas – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful program on gifted and talented. Had an great time seeing how I should challenge students who fit this criteria.
Aida – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Especially liked the descriptors and detailed information of each type of gifted student.
Aurora – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It addresses the different types of gifted students and how to help them develop their talents/gifts.
Rosa – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
very Informative
Brian – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
good information.
Paula – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative. It helped me look at gifted children with a different perspective.
Dana – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. I opened my eyes and taught me a lot about the different type of gifted children. I was unaware that there are 6 different types of gifted children and the goal is to train them to be Autonomous.